Finding the Third Proportional to 185,343 and 406,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,343 and 406,773 is: 892,746.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,343 : 406,773 = 406,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,343/406,773 = 406,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,343x = 406,773 × 406,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,343x = 165,464,273,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,464,273,529/185,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,746.28
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