Finding the Third Proportional to 184,696 and 398,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,696 and 398,920 is: 861,616.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,696 : 398,920 = 398,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,696/398,920 = 398,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,696x = 398,920 × 398,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,696x = 159,137,166,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,137,166,400/184,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,616.75
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