Finding the Third Proportional to 183,531 and 271,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,531 and 271,884 is: 402,770.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,531 : 271,884 = 271,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,531/271,884 = 271,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,531x = 271,884 × 271,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,531x = 73,920,909,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,920,909,456/183,531 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,770.70
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