Finding the Third Proportional to 186,366 and 248,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,366 and 248,301 is: 330,818.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,366 : 248,301 = 248,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,366/248,301 = 248,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,366x = 248,301 × 248,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,366x = 61,653,386,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,653,386,601/186,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,818.85
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