Finding the Third Proportional to 182,344 and 276,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,344 and 276,025 is: 417,835.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,344 : 276,025 = 276,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,344/276,025 = 276,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,344x = 276,025 × 276,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,344x = 76,189,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,189,800,625/182,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,835.52
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