Finding the Third Proportional to 184,226 and 292,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,226 and 292,948 is: 465,832.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,226 : 292,948 = 292,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,226/292,948 = 292,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,226x = 292,948 × 292,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,226x = 85,818,530,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,818,530,704/184,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,832.89
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