Finding the Third Proportional to 183,744 and 400,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,744 and 400,302 is: 872,092.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,744 : 400,302 = 400,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,744/400,302 = 400,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,744x = 400,302 × 400,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,744x = 160,241,691,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,241,691,204/183,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,092.10
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