Finding the Third Proportional to 184,328 and 376,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,328 and 376,432 is: 768,744.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,328 : 376,432 = 376,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,328/376,432 = 376,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,328x = 376,432 × 376,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,328x = 141,701,050,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,701,050,624/184,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,744.04
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