Finding the Third Proportional to 183,734 and 393,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,734 and 393,711 is: 843,656.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,734 : 393,711 = 393,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,734/393,711 = 393,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,734x = 393,711 × 393,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,734x = 155,008,351,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,008,351,521/183,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,656.33
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