Finding the Third Proportional to 183,438 and 274,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,438 and 274,314 is: 410,210.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,438 : 274,314 = 274,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,438/274,314 = 274,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,438x = 274,314 × 274,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,438x = 75,248,170,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,248,170,596/183,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,210.37
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