Finding the Third Proportional to 183,089 and 277,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,089 and 277,215 is: 419,731.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,089 : 277,215 = 277,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,089/277,215 = 277,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,089x = 277,215 × 277,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,089x = 76,848,156,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,848,156,225/183,089 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,731.15
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