Finding the Third Proportional to 184,698 and 397,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,698 and 397,647 is: 856,117.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,698 : 397,647 = 397,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,698/397,647 = 397,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,698x = 397,647 × 397,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,698x = 158,123,136,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,123,136,609/184,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,117.21
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