Finding the Third Proportional to 184,440 and 276,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,440 and 276,660 is: 414,990
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,440 : 276,660 = 276,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,440/276,660 = 276,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,440x = 276,660 × 276,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,440x = 76,540,755,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,540,755,600/184,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,990
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