Finding the Third Proportional to 183,682 and 269,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,682 and 269,231 is: 394,624.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,682 : 269,231 = 269,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,682/269,231 = 269,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,682x = 269,231 × 269,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,682x = 72,485,331,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,485,331,361/183,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,624.03
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