Finding the Third Proportional to 184,340 and 281,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,340 and 281,424 is: 429,637.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,340 : 281,424 = 281,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,340/281,424 = 281,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,340x = 281,424 × 281,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,340x = 79,199,467,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,199,467,776/184,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,637.99
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