Finding the Third Proportional to 182,826 and 277,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,826 and 277,767 is: 422,010.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,826 : 277,767 = 277,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,826/277,767 = 277,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,826x = 277,767 × 277,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,826x = 77,154,506,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,154,506,289/182,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,010.58
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