Finding the Third Proportional to 183,980 and 403,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,980 and 403,288 is: 884,015.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,980 : 403,288 = 403,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,980/403,288 = 403,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,980x = 403,288 × 403,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,980x = 162,641,210,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,641,210,944/183,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,015.71
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