Finding the Third Proportional to 184,204 and 401,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,204 and 401,712 is: 876,053.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,204 : 401,712 = 401,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,204/401,712 = 401,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,204x = 401,712 × 401,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,204x = 161,372,530,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,372,530,944/184,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,053.35
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