Finding the Third Proportional to 183,444 and 374,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,444 and 374,664 is: 765,209.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,444 : 374,664 = 374,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,444/374,664 = 374,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,444x = 374,664 × 374,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,444x = 140,373,112,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,373,112,896/183,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,209.62
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