Finding the Third Proportional to 184,842 and 278,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,842 and 278,577 is: 419,845.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,842 : 278,577 = 278,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,842/278,577 = 278,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,842x = 278,577 × 278,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,842x = 77,605,144,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,605,144,929/184,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,845.84
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