Finding the Third Proportional to 182,112 and 273,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,112 and 273,696 is: 411,337.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,112 : 273,696 = 273,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,112/273,696 = 273,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,112x = 273,696 × 273,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,112x = 74,909,500,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,909,500,416/182,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,337.53
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