Finding the Third Proportional to 183,009 and 292,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,009 and 292,212 is: 466,577.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,009 : 292,212 = 292,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,009/292,212 = 292,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,009x = 292,212 × 292,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,009x = 85,387,852,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,387,852,944/183,009 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,577.34
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