Finding the Third Proportional to 185,910 and 381,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,910 and 381,708 is: 783,717.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,910 : 381,708 = 381,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,910/381,708 = 381,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,910x = 381,708 × 381,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,910x = 145,700,997,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,700,997,264/185,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,717.91
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