Finding the Third Proportional to 183,471 and 404,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,471 and 404,189 is: 890,433.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,471 : 404,189 = 404,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,471/404,189 = 404,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,471x = 404,189 × 404,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,471x = 163,368,747,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,368,747,721/183,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,433.63
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