Finding the Third Proportional to 182,756 and 274,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,756 and 274,134 is: 411,201
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,756 : 274,134 = 274,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,756/274,134 = 274,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,756x = 274,134 × 274,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,756x = 75,149,449,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,149,449,956/182,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,201
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