Finding the Third Proportional to 182,606 and 274,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,606 and 274,341 is: 412,160.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,606 : 274,341 = 274,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,606/274,341 = 274,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,606x = 274,341 × 274,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,606x = 75,262,984,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,262,984,281/182,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,160.52
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