Finding the Third Proportional to 184,154 and 276,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,154 and 276,914 is: 416,398.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,154 : 276,914 = 276,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,154/276,914 = 276,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,154x = 276,914 × 276,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,154x = 76,681,363,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,681,363,396/184,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,398.03
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