Finding the Third Proportional to 184,476 and 276,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,476 and 276,714 is: 415,071
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,476 : 276,714 = 276,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,476/276,714 = 276,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,476x = 276,714 × 276,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,476x = 76,570,637,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,570,637,796/184,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,071
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