Finding the Third Proportional to 183.38 and 384.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 183.38 and 384.75 is: 807.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183.38 : 384.75 = 384.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183.38/384.75 = 384.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183.38x = 384.75 × 384.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183.38x = 148,032.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,032.56/183.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807.27
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