Finding the Third Proportional to 183,796 and 379,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,796 and 379,088 is: 781,887.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,796 : 379,088 = 379,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,796/379,088 = 379,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,796x = 379,088 × 379,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,796x = 143,707,711,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,707,711,744/183,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,887.05
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