Finding the Third Proportional to 182,337 and 276,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,337 and 276,024 is: 417,848.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,337 : 276,024 = 276,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,337/276,024 = 276,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,337x = 276,024 × 276,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,337x = 76,189,248,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,189,248,576/182,337 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,848.54
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