Finding the Third Proportional to 184,242 and 382,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,242 and 382,332 is: 793,400.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,242 : 382,332 = 382,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,242/382,332 = 382,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,242x = 382,332 × 382,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,242x = 146,177,758,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,177,758,224/184,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,400.84
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