Finding the Third Proportional to 181,704 and 274,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,704 and 274,194 is: 413,762.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,704 : 274,194 = 274,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,704/274,194 = 274,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,704x = 274,194 × 274,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,704x = 75,182,349,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,182,349,636/181,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,762.77
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