Finding the Third Proportional to 183,466 and 374,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,466 and 374,708 is: 765,297.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,466 : 374,708 = 374,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,466/374,708 = 374,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,466x = 374,708 × 374,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,466x = 140,406,085,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,406,085,264/183,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,297.58
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