Finding the Third Proportional to 184,011 and 277,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,011 and 277,765 is: 419,286.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,011 : 277,765 = 277,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,011/277,765 = 277,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,011x = 277,765 × 277,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,011x = 77,153,395,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,153,395,225/184,011 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,286.86
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