Finding the Third Proportional to 182,695 and 398,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,695 and 398,590 is: 869,613.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,695 : 398,590 = 398,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,695/398,590 = 398,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,695x = 398,590 × 398,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,695x = 158,873,988,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,873,988,100/182,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,613.22
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