Finding the Third Proportional to 183,736 and 393,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,736 and 393,715 is: 843,664.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,736 : 393,715 = 393,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,736/393,715 = 393,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,736x = 393,715 × 393,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,736x = 155,011,501,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,011,501,225/183,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,664.29
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