Finding the Third Proportional to 184,991 and 398,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,991 and 398,779 is: 859,634.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,991 : 398,779 = 398,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,991/398,779 = 398,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,991x = 398,779 × 398,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,991x = 159,024,690,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,024,690,841/184,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,634.74
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