Finding the Third Proportional to 184,251 and 399,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,251 and 399,606 is: 866,670.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,251 : 399,606 = 399,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,251/399,606 = 399,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,251x = 399,606 × 399,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,251x = 159,684,955,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,684,955,236/184,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866,670.77
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