Finding the Third Proportional to 184,408 and 375,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,408 and 375,580 is: 764,936.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,408 : 375,580 = 375,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,408/375,580 = 375,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,408x = 375,580 × 375,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,408x = 141,060,336,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,060,336,400/184,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,936.10
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