Finding the Third Proportional to 185,889 and 398,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,889 and 398,760 is: 855,400.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,889 : 398,760 = 398,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,889/398,760 = 398,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,889x = 398,760 × 398,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,889x = 159,009,537,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,009,537,600/185,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,400.47
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