Finding the Third Proportional to 184,016 and 394,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,016 and 394,264 is: 844,731.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,016 : 394,264 = 394,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,016/394,264 = 394,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,016x = 394,264 × 394,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,016x = 155,444,101,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,444,101,696/184,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,731.45
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