Finding the Third Proportional to 183,168 and 390,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,168 and 390,336 is: 831,816.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,168 : 390,336 = 390,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,168/390,336 = 390,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,168x = 390,336 × 390,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,168x = 152,362,192,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,362,192,896/183,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,816.65
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