Finding the Third Proportional to 183,771 and 389,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,771 and 389,574 is: 825,853.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,771 : 389,574 = 389,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,771/389,574 = 389,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,771x = 389,574 × 389,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,771x = 151,767,901,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,767,901,476/183,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,853.38
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