Finding the Third Proportional to 185,654 and 394,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,654 and 394,636 is: 838,859.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,654 : 394,636 = 394,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,654/394,636 = 394,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,654x = 394,636 × 394,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,654x = 155,737,572,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,737,572,496/185,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,859.24
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