Finding the Third Proportional to 182,330 and 275,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,330 and 275,929 is: 417,576.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,330 : 275,929 = 275,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,330/275,929 = 275,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,330x = 275,929 × 275,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,330x = 76,136,813,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,136,813,041/182,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,576.99
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