Finding the Third Proportional to 184,209 and 284,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,209 and 284,454 is: 439,251.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,209 : 284,454 = 284,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,209/284,454 = 284,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,209x = 284,454 × 284,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,209x = 80,914,078,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,914,078,116/184,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,251.49
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