Finding the Third Proportional to 184,192 and 270,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,192 and 270,244 is: 396,498.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,192 : 270,244 = 270,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,192/270,244 = 270,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,192x = 270,244 × 270,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,192x = 73,031,819,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,031,819,536/184,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,498.33
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