Finding the Third Proportional to 184,008 and 394,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,008 and 394,248 is: 844,699.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,008 : 394,248 = 394,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,008/394,248 = 394,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,008x = 394,248 × 394,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,008x = 155,431,485,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,431,485,504/184,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,699.61
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