Finding the Third Proportional to 183,522 and 404,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,522 and 404,295 is: 890,653.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,522 : 404,295 = 404,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,522/404,295 = 404,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,522x = 404,295 × 404,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,522x = 163,454,447,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,454,447,025/183,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,653.15
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