Finding the Third Proportional to 182,544 and 280,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,544 and 280,464 is: 430,910.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,544 : 280,464 = 280,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,544/280,464 = 280,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,544x = 280,464 × 280,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,544x = 78,660,055,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,660,055,296/182,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,910.11
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