Finding the Third Proportional to 183,727 and 393,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,727 and 393,698 is: 843,632.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,727 : 393,698 = 393,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,727/393,698 = 393,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,727x = 393,698 × 393,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,727x = 154,998,115,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,998,115,204/183,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,632.76
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