Finding the Third Proportional to 184,596 and 283,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,596 and 283,590 is: 435,671.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,596 : 283,590 = 283,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,596/283,590 = 283,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,596x = 283,590 × 283,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,596x = 80,423,288,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,423,288,100/184,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,671.89
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