Finding the Third Proportional to 185,352 and 404,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,352 and 404,683 is: 883,553.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,352 : 404,683 = 404,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,352/404,683 = 404,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,352x = 404,683 × 404,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,352x = 163,768,330,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,768,330,489/185,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,553.08
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