Finding the Third Proportional to 184,815 and 376,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,815 and 376,328 is: 766,294.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,815 : 376,328 = 376,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,815/376,328 = 376,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,815x = 376,328 × 376,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,815x = 141,622,763,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,622,763,584/184,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,294.75
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