Finding the Third Proportional to 180,624 and 274,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,624 and 274,536 is: 417,275.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,624 : 274,536 = 274,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,624/274,536 = 274,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,624x = 274,536 × 274,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,624x = 75,370,015,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,370,015,296/180,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,275.75
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