Finding the Third Proportional to 184,233 and 382,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,233 and 382,314 is: 793,364.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,233 : 382,314 = 382,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,233/382,314 = 382,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,233x = 382,314 × 382,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,233x = 146,163,994,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,163,994,596/184,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,364.89
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