Finding the Third Proportional to 183,003 and 396,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,003 and 396,555 is: 859,307.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,003 : 396,555 = 396,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,003/396,555 = 396,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,003x = 396,555 × 396,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,003x = 157,255,868,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,255,868,025/183,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,307.60
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