Finding the Third Proportional to 184,232 and 396,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,232 and 396,652 is: 853,992.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,232 : 396,652 = 396,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,232/396,652 = 396,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,232x = 396,652 × 396,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,232x = 157,332,809,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,332,809,104/184,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,992.84
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