Finding the Third Proportional to 181,482 and 272,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,482 and 272,403 is: 408,874.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,482 : 272,403 = 272,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,482/272,403 = 272,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,482x = 272,403 × 272,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,482x = 74,203,394,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,203,394,409/181,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,874.68
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