Finding the Third Proportional to 182,274 and 245,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,274 and 245,377 is: 330,326.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,274 : 245,377 = 245,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,274/245,377 = 245,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,274x = 245,377 × 245,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,274x = 60,209,872,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,209,872,129/182,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,326.17
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