Finding the Third Proportional to 184,369 and 402,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,369 and 402,109 is: 877,000.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,369 : 402,109 = 402,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,369/402,109 = 402,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,369x = 402,109 × 402,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,369x = 161,691,647,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,691,647,881/184,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877,000.19
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