Finding the Third Proportional to 185,375 and 406,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,375 and 406,845 is: 892,908.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,375 : 406,845 = 406,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,375/406,845 = 406,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,375x = 406,845 × 406,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,375x = 165,522,854,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,522,854,025/185,375 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,908.18
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