Finding the Third Proportional to 183,148 and 385,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,148 and 385,976 is: 813,426.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,148 : 385,976 = 385,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,148/385,976 = 385,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,148x = 385,976 × 385,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,148x = 148,977,472,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,977,472,576/183,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,426.70
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