Finding the Third Proportional to 180,416 and 274,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,416 and 274,877 is: 418,795.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,416 : 274,877 = 274,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,416/274,877 = 274,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,416x = 274,877 × 274,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,416x = 75,557,365,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,557,365,129/180,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,795.26
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