Finding the Third Proportional to 183,330 and 385,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,330 and 385,110 is: 808,976.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,330 : 385,110 = 385,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,330/385,110 = 385,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,330x = 385,110 × 385,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,330x = 148,309,712,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,309,712,100/183,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,976.77
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