Finding the Third Proportional to 184,494 and 276,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,494 and 276,745 is: 415,123.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,494 : 276,745 = 276,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,494/276,745 = 276,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,494x = 276,745 × 276,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,494x = 76,587,795,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,587,795,025/184,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,123.50
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