Finding the Third Proportional to 184,400 and 295,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,400 and 295,752 is: 474,345.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,400 : 295,752 = 295,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,400/295,752 = 295,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,400x = 295,752 × 295,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,400x = 87,469,245,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,469,245,504/184,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,345.15
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