Finding the Third Proportional to 183,470 and 258,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,470 and 258,366 is: 363,835.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,470 : 258,366 = 258,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,470/258,366 = 258,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,470x = 258,366 × 258,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,470x = 66,752,989,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,752,989,956/183,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,835.99
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