Finding the Third Proportional to 183,338 and 291,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,338 and 291,730 is: 464,204.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,338 : 291,730 = 291,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,338/291,730 = 291,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,338x = 291,730 × 291,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,338x = 85,106,392,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,106,392,900/183,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,204.87
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