Finding the Third Proportional to 182,604 and 274,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,604 and 274,338 is: 412,156.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,604 : 274,338 = 274,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,604/274,338 = 274,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,604x = 274,338 × 274,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,604x = 75,261,338,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,261,338,244/182,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,156.02
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