Finding the Third Proportional to 185,240 and 385,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,240 and 385,015 is: 800,240.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,240 : 385,015 = 385,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,240/385,015 = 385,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,240x = 385,015 × 385,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,240x = 148,236,550,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,236,550,225/185,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,240.50
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