Finding the Third Proportional to 183,222 and 394,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,222 and 394,146 is: 847,884.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,222 : 394,146 = 394,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,222/394,146 = 394,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,222x = 394,146 × 394,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,222x = 155,351,069,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,351,069,316/183,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,884.37
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