Finding the Third Proportional to 183,186 and 393,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,186 and 393,993 is: 847,392.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,186 : 393,993 = 393,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,186/393,993 = 393,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,186x = 393,993 × 393,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,186x = 155,230,484,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,230,484,049/183,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,392.73
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