Finding the Third Proportional to 185,266 and 377,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,266 and 377,079 is: 767,483.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,266 : 377,079 = 377,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,266/377,079 = 377,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,266x = 377,079 × 377,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,266x = 142,188,572,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,188,572,241/185,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,483.36
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