Finding the Third Proportional to 184,365 and 249,091.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,365 and 249,091.50 is: 336,542.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,365 : 249,091.50 = 249,091.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,365/249,091.50 = 249,091.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,365x = 249,091.50 × 249,091.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,365x = 62,046,575,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,046,575,372.25/184,365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,542.05
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