Finding the Third Proportional to 184,346 and 249,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,346 and 249,064 is: 336,502.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,346 : 249,064 = 249,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,346/249,064 = 249,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,346x = 249,064 × 249,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,346x = 62,032,876,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,032,876,096/184,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,502.43
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