Finding the Third Proportional to 183,978 and 341,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,978 and 341,712 is: 634,679.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,978 : 341,712 = 341,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,978/341,712 = 341,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,978x = 341,712 × 341,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,978x = 116,767,090,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,767,090,944/183,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,679.64
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