Finding the Third Proportional to 183,469 and 394,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,469 and 394,064 is: 846,390.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,469 : 394,064 = 394,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,469/394,064 = 394,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,469x = 394,064 × 394,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,469x = 155,286,436,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,286,436,096/183,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,390.60
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