Finding the Third Proportional to 184,138 and 403,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,138 and 403,410 is: 883,791.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,138 : 403,410 = 403,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,138/403,410 = 403,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,138x = 403,410 × 403,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,138x = 162,739,628,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,739,628,100/184,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,791.66
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