Finding the Third Proportional to 183,713 and 260,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,713 and 260,025 is: 368,036.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,713 : 260,025 = 260,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,713/260,025 = 260,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,713x = 260,025 × 260,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,713x = 67,613,000,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,613,000,625/183,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,036.02
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