Finding the Third Proportional to 183,953 and 375,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,953 and 375,682 is: 767,244.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,953 : 375,682 = 375,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,953/375,682 = 375,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,953x = 375,682 × 375,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,953x = 141,136,965,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,136,965,124/183,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,244.70
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