Finding the Third Proportional to 183,636 and 275,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,636 and 275,994 is: 414,802.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,636 : 275,994 = 275,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,636/275,994 = 275,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,636x = 275,994 × 275,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,636x = 76,172,688,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,172,688,036/183,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,802.59
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