Finding the Third Proportional to 183,504 and 389,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,504 and 389,060 is: 824,874.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,504 : 389,060 = 389,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,504/389,060 = 389,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,504x = 389,060 × 389,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,504x = 151,367,683,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,367,683,600/183,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,874.03
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