Finding the Third Proportional to 184,880 and 264,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,880 and 264,198 is: 377,545.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,880 : 264,198 = 264,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,880/264,198 = 264,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,880x = 264,198 × 264,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,880x = 69,800,583,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,800,583,204/184,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,545.34
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