Finding the Third Proportional to 184,856 and 394,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,856 and 394,288 is: 840,995.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,856 : 394,288 = 394,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,856/394,288 = 394,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,856x = 394,288 × 394,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,856x = 155,463,026,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,463,026,944/184,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,995.30
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