Finding the Third Proportional to 184,374 and 396,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,374 and 396,774 is: 853,860.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,374 : 396,774 = 396,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,374/396,774 = 396,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,374x = 396,774 × 396,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,374x = 157,429,607,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,429,607,076/184,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,860.13
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