Finding the Third Proportional to 182,826 and 407,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,826 and 407,664 is: 909,006.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,826 : 407,664 = 407,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,826/407,664 = 407,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,826x = 407,664 × 407,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,826x = 166,189,936,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,189,936,896/182,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,006.03
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