Finding the Third Proportional to 182,910 and 274,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,910 and 274,852 is: 413,009.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,910 : 274,852 = 274,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,910/274,852 = 274,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,910x = 274,852 × 274,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,910x = 75,543,621,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,543,621,904/182,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,009.80
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