Finding the Third Proportional to 184,070 and 394,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,070 and 394,384 is: 844,997.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,070 : 394,384 = 394,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,070/394,384 = 394,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,070x = 394,384 × 394,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,070x = 155,538,739,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,538,739,456/184,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,997.77
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