Finding the Third Proportional to 184,484 and 403,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,484 and 403,473 is: 882,409.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,484 : 403,473 = 403,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,484/403,473 = 403,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,484x = 403,473 × 403,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,484x = 162,790,461,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,790,461,729/184,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,409.65
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