Finding the Third Proportional to 185,967 and 381,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,967 and 381,735 is: 783,588.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,967 : 381,735 = 381,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,967/381,735 = 381,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,967x = 381,735 × 381,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,967x = 145,721,610,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,721,610,225/185,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,588.54
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