Finding the Third Proportional to 184,356 and 394,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,356 and 394,824 is: 845,570.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,356 : 394,824 = 394,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,356/394,824 = 394,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,356x = 394,824 × 394,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,356x = 155,885,990,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,885,990,976/184,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,570.48
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