Finding the Third Proportional to 183,003 and 377,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,003 and 377,304 is: 777,901.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,003 : 377,304 = 377,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,003/377,304 = 377,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,003x = 377,304 × 377,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,003x = 142,358,308,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,358,308,416/183,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,901.50
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