Finding the Third Proportional to 184,251 and 390,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,251 and 390,646 is: 828,241.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,251 : 390,646 = 390,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,251/390,646 = 390,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,251x = 390,646 × 390,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,251x = 152,604,297,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,604,297,316/184,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,241.35
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