Finding the Third Proportional to 83,264 and 183,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,264 and 183,136 is: 402,800.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,264 : 183,136 = 183,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,264/183,136 = 183,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,264x = 183,136 × 183,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,264x = 33,538,794,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,538,794,496/83,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,800.66
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