Finding the Third Proportional to 182,984 and 391,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,984 and 391,336 is: 836,924.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,984 : 391,336 = 391,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,984/391,336 = 391,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,984x = 391,336 × 391,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,984x = 153,143,864,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,143,864,896/182,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,924.89
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