Finding the Third Proportional to 184,536 and 403,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,536 and 403,537 is: 882,440.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,536 : 403,537 = 403,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,536/403,537 = 403,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,536x = 403,537 × 403,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,536x = 162,842,110,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,842,110,369/184,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,440.88
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