Finding the Third Proportional to 182,892 and 274,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,892 and 274,336 is: 411,501.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,892 : 274,336 = 274,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,892/274,336 = 274,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,892x = 274,336 × 274,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,892x = 75,260,240,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,260,240,896/182,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,501.00
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