Finding the Third Proportional to 184,746 and 394,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,746 and 394,764 is: 843,529.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,746 : 394,764 = 394,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,746/394,764 = 394,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,746x = 394,764 × 394,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,746x = 155,838,615,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,838,615,696/184,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,529.04
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