Finding the Third Proportional to 183,004 and 396,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,004 and 396,554 is: 859,298.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,004 : 396,554 = 396,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,004/396,554 = 396,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,004x = 396,554 × 396,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,004x = 157,255,074,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,255,074,916/183,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,298.57
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