Finding the Third Proportional to 183,026 and 401,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,026 and 401,044 is: 878,761.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,026 : 401,044 = 401,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,026/401,044 = 401,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,026x = 401,044 × 401,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,026x = 160,836,289,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,836,289,936/183,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,761.98
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