Finding the Third Proportional to 185,270 and 377,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,270 and 377,101 is: 767,556.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,270 : 377,101 = 377,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,270/377,101 = 377,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,270x = 377,101 × 377,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,270x = 142,205,164,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,205,164,201/185,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,556.35
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