Finding the Third Proportional to 184,152 and 403,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,152 and 403,440 is: 883,855.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,152 : 403,440 = 403,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,152/403,440 = 403,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,152x = 403,440 × 403,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,152x = 162,763,833,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,763,833,600/184,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,855.91
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