Finding the Third Proportional to 183,731 and 393,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,731 and 393,706 is: 843,648.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,731 : 393,706 = 393,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,731/393,706 = 393,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,731x = 393,706 × 393,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,731x = 155,004,414,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,004,414,436/183,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,648.67
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