Finding the Third Proportional to 184,570 and 263,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,570 and 263,932 is: 377,418.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,570 : 263,932 = 263,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,570/263,932 = 263,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,570x = 263,932 × 263,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,570x = 69,660,100,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,660,100,624/184,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,418.33
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