Finding the Third Proportional to 183,610 and 389,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,610 and 389,090 is: 824,524.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,610 : 389,090 = 389,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,610/389,090 = 389,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,610x = 389,090 × 389,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,610x = 151,391,028,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,391,028,100/183,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,524.96
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