Finding the Third Proportional to 183,204 and 291,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,204 and 291,420 is: 463,557.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,204 : 291,420 = 291,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,204/291,420 = 291,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,204x = 291,420 × 291,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,204x = 84,925,616,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,925,616,400/183,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,557.65
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