Finding the Third Proportional to 184,240 and 382,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,240 and 382,328 is: 793,392.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,240 : 382,328 = 382,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,240/382,328 = 382,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,240x = 382,328 × 382,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,240x = 146,174,699,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,174,699,584/184,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,392.85
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