Finding the Third Proportional to 183,816 and 398,165.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,816 and 398,165.63 is: 862,470.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,816 : 398,165.63 = 398,165.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,816/398,165.63 = 398,165.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,816x = 398,165.63 × 398,165.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,816x = 158,535,864,931.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,535,864,931.64/183,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,470.43
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