Finding the Third Proportional to 184,147 and 403,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,147 and 403,427 is: 883,822.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,147 : 403,427 = 403,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,147/403,427 = 403,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,147x = 403,427 × 403,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,147x = 162,753,344,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,753,344,329/184,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,822.95
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