Finding the Third Proportional to 181,520 and 272,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,520 and 272,464 is: 408,972.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,520 : 272,464 = 272,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,520/272,464 = 272,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,520x = 272,464 × 272,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,520x = 74,236,631,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,236,631,296/181,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,972.19
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