Finding the Third Proportional to 184,655 and 435,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,655 and 435,659 is: 1,027,856.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,655 : 435,659 = 435,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,655/435,659 = 435,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,655x = 435,659 × 435,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,655x = 189,798,764,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,798,764,281/184,655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,027,856.08
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