Finding the Third Proportional to 182,318 and 275,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,318 and 275,992 is: 417,795.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,318 : 275,992 = 275,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,318/275,992 = 275,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,318x = 275,992 × 275,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,318x = 76,171,584,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,171,584,064/182,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,795.19
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