Finding the Third Proportional to 183,036 and 335,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,036 and 335,696 is: 615,681.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,036 : 335,696 = 335,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,036/335,696 = 335,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,036x = 335,696 × 335,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,036x = 112,691,804,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,691,804,416/183,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,681.09
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