Finding the Third Proportional to 182,906 and 274,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,906 and 274,846 is: 413,000.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,906 : 274,846 = 274,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,906/274,846 = 274,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,906x = 274,846 × 274,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,906x = 75,540,323,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,540,323,716/182,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,000.80
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