Finding the Third Proportional to 183,670 and 269,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,670 and 269,217 is: 394,608.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,670 : 269,217 = 269,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,670/269,217 = 269,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,670x = 269,217 × 269,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,670x = 72,477,793,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,477,793,089/183,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,608.77
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