Finding the Third Proportional to 183,084 and 394,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,084 and 394,260 is: 849,014.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,084 : 394,260 = 394,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,084/394,260 = 394,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,084x = 394,260 × 394,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,084x = 155,440,947,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,440,947,600/183,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,014.37
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