Finding the Third Proportional to 184,804 and 293,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,804 and 293,790 is: 467,049.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,804 : 293,790 = 293,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,804/293,790 = 293,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,804x = 293,790 × 293,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,804x = 86,312,564,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,312,564,100/184,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,049.22
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