Finding the Third Proportional to 183,546 and 387,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,546 and 387,828 is: 819,470.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,546 : 387,828 = 387,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,546/387,828 = 387,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,546x = 387,828 × 387,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,546x = 150,410,557,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,410,557,584/183,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,470.64
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