Finding the Third Proportional to 184,128 and 403,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,128 and 403,401 is: 883,800.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,128 : 403,401 = 403,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,128/403,401 = 403,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,128x = 403,401 × 403,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,128x = 162,732,366,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,732,366,801/184,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,800.22
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