Finding the Third Proportional to 184,810 and 395,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,810 and 395,863 is: 847,938.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,810 : 395,863 = 395,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,810/395,863 = 395,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,810x = 395,863 × 395,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,810x = 156,707,514,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,707,514,769/184,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,938.50
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