Finding the Third Proportional to 184,923 and 406,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,923 and 406,215 is: 892,320.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,923 : 406,215 = 406,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,923/406,215 = 406,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,923x = 406,215 × 406,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,923x = 165,010,626,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,010,626,225/184,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,320.73
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