Finding the Third Proportional to 183,750 and 379,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,750 and 379,308 is: 782,990.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,750 : 379,308 = 379,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,750/379,308 = 379,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,750x = 379,308 × 379,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,750x = 143,874,558,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,874,558,864/183,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,990.80
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