Finding the Third Proportional to 183,726 and 393,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,726 and 393,696 is: 843,628.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,726 : 393,696 = 393,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,726/393,696 = 393,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,726x = 393,696 × 393,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,726x = 154,996,540,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,996,540,416/183,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,628.78
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