Finding the Third Proportional to 385,188 and 554,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,188 and 554,829 is: 799,181.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,188 : 554,829 = 554,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,188/554,829 = 554,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,188x = 554,829 × 554,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,188x = 307,835,219,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,835,219,241/385,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,181.75
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