Finding the Third Proportional to 183,730 and 393,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,730 and 393,704 is: 843,644.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,730 : 393,704 = 393,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,730/393,704 = 393,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,730x = 393,704 × 393,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,730x = 155,002,839,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,002,839,616/183,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,644.69
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