Finding the Third Proportional to 184,048 and 394,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,048 and 394,320 is: 844,824.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,048 : 394,320 = 394,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,048/394,320 = 394,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,048x = 394,320 × 394,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,048x = 155,488,262,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,488,262,400/184,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,824.52
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