Finding the Third Proportional to 185,766 and 393,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,766 and 393,612 is: 834,008.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,766 : 393,612 = 393,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,766/393,612 = 393,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,766x = 393,612 × 393,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,766x = 154,930,406,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,930,406,544/185,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,008.41
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