Finding the Third Proportional to 184,177 and 259,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,177 and 259,964 is: 366,936.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,177 : 259,964 = 259,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,177/259,964 = 259,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,177x = 259,964 × 259,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,177x = 67,581,281,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,581,281,296/184,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,936.60
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