Finding the Third Proportional to 184,706 and 397,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,706 and 397,664 is: 856,153.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,706 : 397,664 = 397,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,706/397,664 = 397,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,706x = 397,664 × 397,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,706x = 158,136,656,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,136,656,896/184,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,153.33
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