Finding the Third Proportional to 184,252 and 276,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,252 and 276,324 is: 414,405.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,252 : 276,324 = 276,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,252/276,324 = 276,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,252x = 276,324 × 276,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,252x = 76,354,952,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,354,952,976/184,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,405.02
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