Finding the Third Proportional to 184,587 and 401,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,587 and 401,190 is: 871,965.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,587 : 401,190 = 401,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,587/401,190 = 401,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,587x = 401,190 × 401,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,587x = 160,953,416,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,953,416,100/184,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,965.07
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