Finding the Third Proportional to 183,030 and 395,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,030 and 395,670 is: 855,350.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,030 : 395,670 = 395,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,030/395,670 = 395,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,030x = 395,670 × 395,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,030x = 156,554,748,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,554,748,900/183,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,350.21
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