Finding the Third Proportional to 185,036 and 396,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,036 and 396,306 is: 848,799.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,036 : 396,306 = 396,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,036/396,306 = 396,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,036x = 396,306 × 396,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,036x = 157,058,445,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,058,445,636/185,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,799.40
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