Finding the Third Proportional to 184,304 and 394,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,304 and 394,816 is: 845,774.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,304 : 394,816 = 394,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,304/394,816 = 394,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,304x = 394,816 × 394,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,304x = 155,879,673,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,879,673,856/184,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,774.77
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