Finding the Third Proportional to 183,794 and 379,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,794 and 379,084 is: 781,879.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,794 : 379,084 = 379,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,794/379,084 = 379,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,794x = 379,084 × 379,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,794x = 143,704,679,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,704,679,056/183,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,879.06
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