Finding the Third Proportional to 184,398 and 375,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,398 and 375,560 is: 764,896.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,398 : 375,560 = 375,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,398/375,560 = 375,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,398x = 375,560 × 375,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,398x = 141,045,313,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,045,313,600/184,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,896.11
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