Finding the Third Proportional to 183,783 and 395,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,783 and 395,725 is: 852,082.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,783 : 395,725 = 395,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,783/395,725 = 395,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,783x = 395,725 × 395,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,783x = 156,598,275,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,598,275,625/183,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,082.49
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