Finding the Third Proportional to 184,752 and 397,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,752 and 397,128 is: 853,634.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,752 : 397,128 = 397,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,752/397,128 = 397,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,752x = 397,128 × 397,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,752x = 157,710,648,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,710,648,384/184,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,634.32
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