Finding the Third Proportional to 184,401 and 275,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,401 and 275,422 is: 411,371.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,401 : 275,422 = 275,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,401/275,422 = 275,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,401x = 275,422 × 275,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,401x = 75,857,278,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,857,278,084/184,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,371.29
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