Finding the Third Proportional to 186,354 and 248,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,354 and 248,283 is: 330,792.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,354 : 248,283 = 248,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,354/248,283 = 248,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,354x = 248,283 × 248,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,354x = 61,644,448,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,644,448,089/186,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,792.19
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