Finding the Third Proportional to 184,539 and 289,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,539 and 289,110 is: 452,937.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,539 : 289,110 = 289,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,539/289,110 = 289,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,539x = 289,110 × 289,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,539x = 83,584,592,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,584,592,100/184,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,937.28
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