Finding the Third Proportional to 183,222 and 291,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,222 and 291,438 is: 463,569.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,222 : 291,438 = 291,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,222/291,438 = 291,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,222x = 291,438 × 291,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,222x = 84,936,107,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,936,107,844/183,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,569.37
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