Finding the Third Proportional to 186,369.75 and 248,307.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,369.75 and 248,307.19 is: 330,828.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,369.75 : 248,307.19 = 248,307.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,369.75/248,307.19 = 248,307.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,369.75x = 248,307.19 × 248,307.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,369.75x = 61,656,459,364.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,656,459,364.16/186,369.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,828.69
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