Finding the Third Proportional to 182,916 and 274,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,916 and 274,861 is: 413,023.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,916 : 274,861 = 274,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,916/274,861 = 274,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,916x = 274,861 × 274,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,916x = 75,548,569,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,548,569,321/182,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,023.30
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