Finding the Third Proportional to 184,484 and 278,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,484 and 278,420 is: 420,186.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,484 : 278,420 = 278,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,484/278,420 = 278,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,484x = 278,420 × 278,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,484x = 77,517,696,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,517,696,400/184,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,186.55
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