Finding the Third Proportional to 183,530 and 404,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,530 and 404,311 is: 890,684.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,530 : 404,311 = 404,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,530/404,311 = 404,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,530x = 404,311 × 404,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,530x = 163,467,384,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,467,384,721/183,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,684.82
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