Finding the Third Proportional to 183,998 and 269,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,998 and 269,937 is: 396,015.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,998 : 269,937 = 269,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,998/269,937 = 269,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,998x = 269,937 × 269,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,998x = 72,865,983,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,865,983,969/183,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,015.09
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