Finding the Third Proportional to 183,843 and 386,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,843 and 386,235 is: 811,439.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,843 : 386,235 = 386,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,843/386,235 = 386,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,843x = 386,235 × 386,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,843x = 149,177,475,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,177,475,225/183,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,439.52
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