Finding the Third Proportional to 183,988 and 341,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,988 and 341,728 is: 634,704.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,988 : 341,728 = 341,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,988/341,728 = 341,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,988x = 341,728 × 341,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,988x = 116,778,025,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,778,025,984/183,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,704.58
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