Finding the Third Proportional to 183,485 and 394,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,485 and 394,096 is: 846,454.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,485 : 394,096 = 394,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,485/394,096 = 394,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,485x = 394,096 × 394,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,485x = 155,311,657,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,311,657,216/183,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,454.25
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