Finding the Third Proportional to 181,634 and 249,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,634 and 249,334 is: 342,267.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,634 : 249,334 = 249,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,634/249,334 = 249,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,634x = 249,334 × 249,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,634x = 62,167,443,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,167,443,556/181,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,267.66
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