Finding the Third Proportional to 183,717 and 403,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,717 and 403,569 is: 886,515.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,717 : 403,569 = 403,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,717/403,569 = 403,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,717x = 403,569 × 403,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,717x = 162,867,937,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,867,937,761/183,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,515.33
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