Finding the Third Proportional to 183,914 and 394,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,914 and 394,066 is: 844,351.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,914 : 394,066 = 394,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,914/394,066 = 394,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,914x = 394,066 × 394,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,914x = 155,288,012,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,288,012,356/183,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,351.23
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