Finding the Third Proportional to 83,448 and 182,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,448 and 182,376 is: 398,583.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,448 : 182,376 = 182,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,448/182,376 = 182,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,448x = 182,376 × 182,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,448x = 33,261,005,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,261,005,376/83,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,583.61
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