Finding the Third Proportional to 184,202 and 275,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,202 and 275,166 is: 411,050.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,202 : 275,166 = 275,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,202/275,166 = 275,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,202x = 275,166 × 275,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,202x = 75,716,327,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,716,327,556/184,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,050.52
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