Finding the Third Proportional to 185,654 and 392,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,654 and 392,476 is: 829,701.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,654 : 392,476 = 392,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,654/392,476 = 392,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,654x = 392,476 × 392,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,654x = 154,037,410,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,037,410,576/185,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,701.54
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