Finding the Third Proportional to 183,746 and 400,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,746 and 400,306 is: 872,100.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,746 : 400,306 = 400,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,746/400,306 = 400,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,746x = 400,306 × 400,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,746x = 160,244,893,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,244,893,636/183,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,100.04
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