Finding the Third Proportional to 184,044 and 394,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,044 and 394,333 is: 844,898.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,044 : 394,333 = 394,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,044/394,333 = 394,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,044x = 394,333 × 394,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,044x = 155,498,514,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,498,514,889/184,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,898.58
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