Finding the Third Proportional to 184,564 and 285,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,564 and 285,010 is: 440,122.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,564 : 285,010 = 285,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,564/285,010 = 285,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,564x = 285,010 × 285,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,564x = 81,230,700,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,230,700,100/184,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,122.13
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