Finding the Third Proportional to 183,298 and 273,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,298 and 273,219 is: 407,252.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,298 : 273,219 = 273,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,298/273,219 = 273,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,298x = 273,219 × 273,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,298x = 74,648,621,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,648,621,961/183,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,252.79
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