Finding the Third Proportional to 182,758 and 274,137
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,758 and 274,137 is: 411,205.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,758 : 274,137 = 274,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,758/274,137 = 274,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,758x = 274,137 × 274,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,758x = 75,151,094,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,151,094,769/182,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,205.50
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