Finding the Third Proportional to 182,820 and 276,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,820 and 276,174 is: 417,197.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,820 : 276,174 = 276,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,820/276,174 = 276,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,820x = 276,174 × 276,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,820x = 76,272,078,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,272,078,276/182,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,197.67
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