Finding the Third Proportional to 183,556 and 403,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,556 and 403,266 is: 885,961.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,556 : 403,266 = 403,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,556/403,266 = 403,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,556x = 403,266 × 403,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,556x = 162,623,466,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,623,466,756/183,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,961.05
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