Finding the Third Proportional to 184,314 and 403,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,314 and 403,674 is: 884,103.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,314 : 403,674 = 403,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,314/403,674 = 403,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,314x = 403,674 × 403,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,314x = 162,952,698,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,952,698,276/184,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,103.75
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