Finding the Third Proportional to 183,770 and 296,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,770 and 296,056 is: 476,950.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,770 : 296,056 = 296,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,770/296,056 = 296,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,770x = 296,056 × 296,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,770x = 87,649,155,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,649,155,136/183,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,950.29
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