Finding the Third Proportional to 183,618 and 402,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,618 and 402,180 is: 880,898.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,618 : 402,180 = 402,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,618/402,180 = 402,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,618x = 402,180 × 402,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,618x = 161,748,752,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,748,752,400/183,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,898.13
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