Finding the Third Proportional to 183,081 and 385,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,081 and 385,844 is: 813,167.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,081 : 385,844 = 385,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,081/385,844 = 385,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,081x = 385,844 × 385,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,081x = 148,875,592,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,875,592,336/183,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,167.90
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