Finding the Third Proportional to 83,540 and 183,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,540 and 183,696 is: 403,928.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,540 : 183,696 = 183,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,540/183,696 = 183,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,540x = 183,696 × 183,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,540x = 33,744,220,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,744,220,416/83,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,928.90
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