Finding the Third Proportional to 182,736 and 274,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,736 and 274,104 is: 411,156
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,736 : 274,104 = 274,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,736/274,104 = 274,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,736x = 274,104 × 274,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,736x = 75,133,002,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,133,002,816/182,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,156
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