Finding the Third Proportional to 183,150 and 385,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,150 and 385,980 is: 813,434.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,150 : 385,980 = 385,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,150/385,980 = 385,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,150x = 385,980 × 385,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,150x = 148,980,560,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,980,560,400/183,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,434.67
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