Finding the Third Proportional to 183,564 and 377,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,564 and 377,010 is: 774,315.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,564 : 377,010 = 377,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,564/377,010 = 377,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,564x = 377,010 × 377,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,564x = 142,136,540,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,136,540,100/183,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,315.99
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