Finding the Third Proportional to 183,506 and 389,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,506 and 389,064 is: 824,882.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,506 : 389,064 = 389,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,506/389,064 = 389,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,506x = 389,064 × 389,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,506x = 151,370,796,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,370,796,096/183,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,882.00
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