Finding the Third Proportional to 183,272 and 283,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,272 and 283,775 is: 439,392.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,272 : 283,775 = 283,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,272/283,775 = 283,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,272x = 283,775 × 283,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,272x = 80,528,250,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,528,250,625/183,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,392.00
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