Finding the Third Proportional to 185,136 and 383,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,136 and 383,400 is: 793,986.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,136 : 383,400 = 383,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,136/383,400 = 383,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,136x = 383,400 × 383,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,136x = 146,995,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,995,560,000/185,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,986.91
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