Finding the Third Proportional to 185,541 and 397,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,541 and 397,317 is: 850,813.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,541 : 397,317 = 397,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,541/397,317 = 397,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,541x = 397,317 × 397,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,541x = 157,860,798,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,860,798,489/185,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,813.56
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