Finding the Third Proportional to 183,582 and 258,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,582 and 258,507 is: 364,011.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,582 : 258,507 = 258,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,582/258,507 = 258,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,582x = 258,507 × 258,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,582x = 66,825,869,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,825,869,049/183,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,011.01
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