Finding the Third Proportional to 184,888 and 264,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,888 and 264,206 is: 377,551.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,888 : 264,206 = 264,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,888/264,206 = 264,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,888x = 264,206 × 264,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,888x = 69,804,810,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,804,810,436/184,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,551.87
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