Finding the Third Proportional to 184,854 and 378,467.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,854 and 378,467.25 is: 774,868.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,854 : 378,467.25 = 378,467.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,854/378,467.25 = 378,467.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,854x = 378,467.25 × 378,467.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,854x = 143,237,459,322.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,237,459,322.56/184,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,868.05
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