Finding the Third Proportional to 184,206 and 394,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,206 and 394,544 is: 845,059.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,206 : 394,544 = 394,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,206/394,544 = 394,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,206x = 394,544 × 394,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,206x = 155,664,967,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,664,967,936/184,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,059.16
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