Finding the Third Proportional to 184,156 and 403,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,156 and 403,445 is: 883,858.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,156 : 403,445 = 403,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,156/403,445 = 403,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,156x = 403,445 × 403,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,156x = 162,767,868,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,767,868,025/184,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,858.62
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