Finding the Third Proportional to 184,284 and 376,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,284 and 376,344 is: 768,568.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,284 : 376,344 = 376,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,284/376,344 = 376,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,284x = 376,344 × 376,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,284x = 141,634,806,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,634,806,336/184,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,568.11
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