Finding the Third Proportional to 184,608 and 400,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,608 and 400,320 is: 868,088.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,608 : 400,320 = 400,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,608/400,320 = 400,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,608x = 400,320 × 400,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,608x = 160,256,102,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,256,102,400/184,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,088.61
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