Finding the Third Proportional to 183,156 and 380,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,156 and 380,343 is: 789,822.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,156 : 380,343 = 380,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,156/380,343 = 380,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,156x = 380,343 × 380,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,156x = 144,660,797,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,660,797,649/183,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,822.87
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