Finding the Third Proportional to 182,907 and 399,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,907 and 399,330 is: 871,833.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,907 : 399,330 = 399,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,907/399,330 = 399,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,907x = 399,330 × 399,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,907x = 159,464,448,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,464,448,900/182,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,833.49
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