Finding the Third Proportional to 183,052 and 401,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,052 and 401,096 is: 878,865.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,052 : 401,096 = 401,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,052/401,096 = 401,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,052x = 401,096 × 401,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,052x = 160,878,001,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,878,001,216/183,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,865.03
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