Finding the Third Proportional to 183,360 and 247,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,360 and 247,392 is: 333,784.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,360 : 247,392 = 247,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,360/247,392 = 247,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,360x = 247,392 × 247,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,360x = 61,202,801,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,202,801,664/183,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,784.91
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