Finding the Third Proportional to 185,058 and 396,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,058 and 396,348 is: 848,878.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,058 : 396,348 = 396,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,058/396,348 = 396,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,058x = 396,348 × 396,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,058x = 157,091,737,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,091,737,104/185,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,878.39
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