Finding the Third Proportional to 183,441 and 401,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,441 and 401,928 is: 880,643.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,441 : 401,928 = 401,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,441/401,928 = 401,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,441x = 401,928 × 401,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,441x = 161,546,117,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,546,117,184/183,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,643.46
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