Finding the Third Proportional to 183,464 and 374,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,464 and 374,704 is: 765,289.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,464 : 374,704 = 374,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,464/374,704 = 374,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,464x = 374,704 × 374,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,464x = 140,403,087,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,403,087,616/183,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,289.58
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