Finding the Third Proportional to 184,826 and 395,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,826 and 395,893 is: 847,993.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,826 : 395,893 = 395,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,826/395,893 = 395,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,826x = 395,893 × 395,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,826x = 156,731,267,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,731,267,449/184,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,993.61
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