Finding the Third Proportional to 183,143 and 274,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,143 and 274,522 is: 411,494.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,143 : 274,522 = 274,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,143/274,522 = 274,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,143x = 274,522 × 274,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,143x = 75,362,328,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,362,328,484/183,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,494.45
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