Finding the Third Proportional to 181,998 and 278,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,998 and 278,793 is: 427,068.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,998 : 278,793 = 278,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,998/278,793 = 278,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,998x = 278,793 × 278,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,998x = 77,725,536,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,725,536,849/181,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,068.08
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