Finding the Third Proportional to 182,475 and 290,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,475 and 290,574 is: 462,711.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,475 : 290,574 = 290,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,475/290,574 = 290,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,475x = 290,574 × 290,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,475x = 84,433,249,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,433,249,476/182,475 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,711.33
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