Finding the Third Proportional to 184,396 and 375,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,396 and 375,556 is: 764,888.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,396 : 375,556 = 375,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,396/375,556 = 375,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,396x = 375,556 × 375,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,396x = 141,042,309,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,042,309,136/184,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,888.12
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