Finding the Third Proportional to 182,748 and 274,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,748 and 274,122 is: 411,183
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,748 : 274,122 = 274,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,748/274,122 = 274,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,748x = 274,122 × 274,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,748x = 75,142,870,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,142,870,884/182,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,183
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