Finding the Third Proportional to 184,733 and 397,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,733 and 397,092 is: 853,567.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,733 : 397,092 = 397,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,733/397,092 = 397,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,733x = 397,092 × 397,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,733x = 157,682,056,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,682,056,464/184,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,567.35
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