Finding the Third Proportional to 184,578 and 263,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,578 and 263,946 is: 377,442.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,578 : 263,946 = 263,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,578/263,946 = 263,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,578x = 263,946 × 263,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,578x = 69,667,490,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,667,490,916/184,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,442.01
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