Finding the Third Proportional to 184,248 and 266,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,248 and 266,328 is: 384,973.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,248 : 266,328 = 266,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,248/266,328 = 266,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,248x = 266,328 × 266,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,248x = 70,930,603,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,930,603,584/184,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,973.53
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