Finding the Third Proportional to 184,074 and 394,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,074 and 394,370 is: 844,919.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,074 : 394,370 = 394,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,074/394,370 = 394,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,074x = 394,370 × 394,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,074x = 155,527,696,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,527,696,900/184,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,919.42
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