Finding the Third Proportional to 184,122 and 403,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,122 and 403,389 is: 883,776.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,122 : 403,389 = 403,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,122/403,389 = 403,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,122x = 403,389 × 403,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,122x = 162,722,685,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,722,685,321/184,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,776.44
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