Finding the Third Proportional to 183,924 and 394,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,924 and 394,086 is: 844,391.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,924 : 394,086 = 394,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,924/394,086 = 394,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,924x = 394,086 × 394,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,924x = 155,303,775,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,303,775,396/183,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,391.03
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