Finding the Third Proportional to 184,652 and 408,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,652 and 408,054 is: 901,739.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,652 : 408,054 = 408,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,652/408,054 = 408,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,652x = 408,054 × 408,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,652x = 166,508,066,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,508,066,916/184,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,739.85
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