Finding the Third Proportional to 182,808 and 407,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,808 and 407,626 is: 908,926.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,808 : 407,626 = 407,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,808/407,626 = 407,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,808x = 407,626 × 407,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,808x = 166,158,955,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,158,955,876/182,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908,926.06
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