Finding the Third Proportional to 184,904 and 378,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,904 and 378,570 is: 775,079.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,904 : 378,570 = 378,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,904/378,570 = 378,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,904x = 378,570 × 378,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,904x = 143,315,244,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,315,244,900/184,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,079.20
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