Finding the Third Proportional to 183,006 and 396,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,006 and 396,900 is: 860,789.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,006 : 396,900 = 396,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,006/396,900 = 396,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,006x = 396,900 × 396,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,006x = 157,529,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,529,610,000/183,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,789.32
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