Finding the Third Proportional to 184,275 and 401,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,275 and 401,902 is: 876,544.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,275 : 401,902 = 401,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,275/401,902 = 401,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,275x = 401,902 × 401,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,275x = 161,525,217,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,525,217,604/184,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,544.39
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