Finding the Third Proportional to 184,570 and 363,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,570 and 363,674 is: 716,577.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,570 : 363,674 = 363,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,570/363,674 = 363,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,570x = 363,674 × 363,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,570x = 132,258,778,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,258,778,276/184,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,577.87
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