Finding the Third Proportional to 83,972 and 183,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,972 and 183,352 is: 400,347.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,972 : 183,352 = 183,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,972/183,352 = 183,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,972x = 183,352 × 183,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,972x = 33,617,955,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,617,955,904/83,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,347.21
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