Finding the Third Proportional to 183,622 and 394,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,622 and 394,028 is: 845,530.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,622 : 394,028 = 394,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,622/394,028 = 394,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,622x = 394,028 × 394,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,622x = 155,258,064,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,258,064,784/183,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,530.84
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