Finding the Third Proportional to 184,872 and 286,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,872 and 286,824 is: 444,999.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,872 : 286,824 = 286,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,872/286,824 = 286,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,872x = 286,824 × 286,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,872x = 82,268,006,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,268,006,976/184,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,999.82
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