Finding the Third Proportional to 183,474 and 343,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,474 and 343,908 is: 644,629.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,474 : 343,908 = 343,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,474/343,908 = 343,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,474x = 343,908 × 343,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,474x = 118,272,712,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,272,712,464/183,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,629.28
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