Finding the Third Proportional to 78,336 and 184,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,336 and 184,887 is: 436,366.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,336 : 184,887 = 184,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,336/184,887 = 184,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,336x = 184,887 × 184,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,336x = 34,183,202,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,183,202,769/78,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,366.46
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