Finding the Third Proportional to 183,160 and 380,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,160 and 380,351 is: 789,838.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,160 : 380,351 = 380,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,160/380,351 = 380,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,160x = 380,351 × 380,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,160x = 144,666,883,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,666,883,201/183,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,838.85
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