Finding the Third Proportional to 184,908 and 264,226.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,908 and 264,226.50 is: 377,569.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,908 : 264,226.50 = 264,226.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,908/264,226.50 = 264,226.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,908x = 264,226.50 × 264,226.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,908x = 69,815,643,302.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,815,643,302.25/184,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,569.62
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