Finding the Third Proportional to 183,183 and 393,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,183 and 393,987 is: 847,380.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,183 : 393,987 = 393,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,183/393,987 = 393,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,183x = 393,987 × 393,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,183x = 155,225,756,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,225,756,169/183,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,380.79
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