Finding the Third Proportional to 183,720 and 393,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,720 and 393,683 is: 843,600.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,720 : 393,683 = 393,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,720/393,683 = 393,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,720x = 393,683 × 393,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,720x = 154,986,304,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,986,304,489/183,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,600.61
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