Finding the Third Proportional to 181,746 and 275,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,746 and 275,889 is: 418,797.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,746 : 275,889 = 275,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,746/275,889 = 275,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,746x = 275,889 × 275,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,746x = 76,114,740,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,114,740,321/181,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,797.33
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