Finding the Third Proportional to 183,620 and 394,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,620 and 394,024 is: 845,522.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,620 : 394,024 = 394,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,620/394,024 = 394,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,620x = 394,024 × 394,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,620x = 155,254,912,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,254,912,576/183,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,522.89
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