Finding the Third Proportional to 184,080 and 273,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,080 and 273,528 is: 406,440.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,080 : 273,528 = 273,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,080/273,528 = 273,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,080x = 273,528 × 273,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,080x = 74,817,566,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,817,566,784/184,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,440.50
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