Finding the Third Proportional to 183,716 and 432,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,716 and 432,021 is: 1,015,927.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,716 : 432,021 = 432,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,716/432,021 = 432,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,716x = 432,021 × 432,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,716x = 186,642,144,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,642,144,441/183,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,927.54
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