Finding the Third Proportional to 184,574 and 263,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,574 and 263,941 is: 377,435.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,574 : 263,941 = 263,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,574/263,941 = 263,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,574x = 263,941 × 263,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,574x = 69,664,851,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,664,851,481/184,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,435.89
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