Finding the Third Proportional to 183,702 and 403,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,702 and 403,542 is: 886,469.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,702 : 403,542 = 403,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,702/403,542 = 403,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,702x = 403,542 × 403,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,702x = 162,846,145,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,846,145,764/183,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,469.10
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