Finding the Third Proportional to 184,582 and 289,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,582 and 289,176 is: 453,038.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,582 : 289,176 = 289,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,582/289,176 = 289,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,582x = 289,176 × 289,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,582x = 83,622,758,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,622,758,976/184,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,038.54
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