Finding the Third Proportional to 184,153 and 386,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,153 and 386,881 is: 812,785.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,153 : 386,881 = 386,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,153/386,881 = 386,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,153x = 386,881 × 386,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,153x = 149,676,908,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,676,908,161/184,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,785.61
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