Finding the Third Proportional to 183,602 and 403,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,602 and 403,276 is: 885,783.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,602 : 403,276 = 403,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,602/403,276 = 403,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,602x = 403,276 × 403,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,602x = 162,631,532,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,631,532,176/183,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,783.01
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