Finding the Third Proportional to 184,320 and 394,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,320 and 394,752 is: 845,427.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,320 : 394,752 = 394,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,320/394,752 = 394,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,320x = 394,752 × 394,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,320x = 155,829,141,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,829,141,504/184,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,427.20
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