Finding the Third Proportional to 182,156 and 276,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,156 and 276,924 is: 420,995.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,156 : 276,924 = 276,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,156/276,924 = 276,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,156x = 276,924 × 276,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,156x = 76,686,901,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,686,901,776/182,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,995.75
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