Finding the Third Proportional to 183,153 and 392,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,153 and 392,586 is: 841,502.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,153 : 392,586 = 392,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,153/392,586 = 392,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,153x = 392,586 × 392,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,153x = 154,123,767,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,123,767,396/183,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,502.83
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