Finding the Third Proportional to 184,824 and 376,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,824 and 376,347 is: 766,334.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,824 : 376,347 = 376,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,824/376,347 = 376,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,824x = 376,347 × 376,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,824x = 141,637,064,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,637,064,409/184,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,334.81
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