Finding the Third Proportional to 182,868 and 276,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,868 and 276,252 is: 417,323.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,868 : 276,252 = 276,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,868/276,252 = 276,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,868x = 276,252 × 276,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,868x = 76,315,167,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,315,167,504/182,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,323.79
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