Finding the Third Proportional to 183,936 and 341,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,936 and 341,616 is: 634,467.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,936 : 341,616 = 341,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,936/341,616 = 341,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,936x = 341,616 × 341,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,936x = 116,701,491,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,701,491,456/183,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,467.92
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