Finding the Third Proportional to 180,417 and 274,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,417 and 274,881 is: 418,805.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,417 : 274,881 = 274,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,417/274,881 = 274,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,417x = 274,881 × 274,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,417x = 75,559,564,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,559,564,161/180,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,805.12
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