Finding the Third Proportional to 185,052 and 398,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,052 and 398,171 is: 856,732.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,052 : 398,171 = 398,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,052/398,171 = 398,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,052x = 398,171 × 398,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,052x = 158,540,145,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,540,145,241/185,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,732.95
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