Finding the Third Proportional to 183,168 and 290,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,168 and 290,592 is: 461,017.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,168 : 290,592 = 290,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,168/290,592 = 290,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,168x = 290,592 × 290,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,168x = 84,443,710,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,443,710,464/183,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,017.81
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