Finding the Third Proportional to 182,552 and 273,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,552 and 273,108 is: 408,584.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,552 : 273,108 = 273,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,552/273,108 = 273,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,552x = 273,108 × 273,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,552x = 74,587,979,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,587,979,664/182,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,584.84
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