Finding the Third Proportional to 184,872 and 264,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,872 and 264,174 is: 377,493.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,872 : 264,174 = 264,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,872/264,174 = 264,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,872x = 264,174 × 264,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,872x = 69,787,902,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,787,902,276/184,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,493.09
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