Finding the Third Proportional to 184,014 and 394,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,014 and 394,260 is: 844,723.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,014 : 394,260 = 394,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,014/394,260 = 394,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,014x = 394,260 × 394,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,014x = 155,440,947,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,440,947,600/184,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,723.49
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