Finding the Third Proportional to 184,148 and 270,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,148 and 270,390 is: 397,021.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,148 : 270,390 = 270,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,148/270,390 = 270,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,148x = 270,390 × 270,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,148x = 73,110,752,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,110,752,100/184,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,021.70
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