Finding the Third Proportional to 184,536 and 383,796.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,536 and 383,796.50 is: 798,216.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,536 : 383,796.50 = 383,796.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,536/383,796.50 = 383,796.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,536x = 383,796.50 × 383,796.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,536x = 147,299,753,412.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,299,753,412.25/184,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,216.90
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