Finding the Third Proportional to 184,863 and 398,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,863 and 398,562 is: 859,294.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,863 : 398,562 = 398,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,863/398,562 = 398,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,863x = 398,562 × 398,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,863x = 158,851,667,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,851,667,844/184,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,294.01
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