Finding the Third Proportional to 183,570 and 389,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,570 and 389,196 is: 825,154.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,570 : 389,196 = 389,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,570/389,196 = 389,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,570x = 389,196 × 389,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,570x = 151,473,526,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,473,526,416/183,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,154.04
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