Finding the Third Proportional to 181,473 and 272,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,473 and 272,391 is: 408,858.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,473 : 272,391 = 272,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,473/272,391 = 272,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,473x = 272,391 × 272,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,473x = 74,196,856,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,196,856,881/181,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,858.93
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