Finding the Third Proportional to 183,174 and 390,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,174 and 390,348 is: 831,840.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,174 : 390,348 = 390,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,174/390,348 = 390,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,174x = 390,348 × 390,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,174x = 152,371,561,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,371,561,104/183,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,840.55
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