Finding the Third Proportional to 184,016 and 375,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,016 and 375,772 is: 767,349.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,016 : 375,772 = 375,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,016/375,772 = 375,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,016x = 375,772 × 375,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,016x = 141,204,595,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,204,595,984/184,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,349.56
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