Finding the Third Proportional to 183,060 and 395,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,060 and 395,280 is: 853,524.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,060 : 395,280 = 395,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,060/395,280 = 395,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,060x = 395,280 × 395,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,060x = 156,246,278,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,246,278,400/183,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,524.96
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