Finding the Third Proportional to 184,375 and 402,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,375 and 402,121 is: 877,023.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,375 : 402,121 = 402,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,375/402,121 = 402,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,375x = 402,121 × 402,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,375x = 161,701,298,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,701,298,641/184,375 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877,023.99
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