Finding the Third Proportional to 184,266 and 387,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,266 and 387,099 is: 813,202.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,266 : 387,099 = 387,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,266/387,099 = 387,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,266x = 387,099 × 387,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,266x = 149,845,635,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,845,635,801/184,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,202.85
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