Finding the Third Proportional to 183,322 and 385,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,322 and 385,094 is: 808,944.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,322 : 385,094 = 385,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,322/385,094 = 385,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,322x = 385,094 × 385,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,322x = 148,297,388,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,297,388,836/183,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,944.86
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