Finding the Third Proportional to 183,387 and 278,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,387 and 278,827 is: 423,936.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,387 : 278,827 = 278,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,387/278,827 = 278,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,387x = 278,827 × 278,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,387x = 77,744,495,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,744,495,929/183,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,936.79
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