Finding the Third Proportional to 184,540 and 275,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,540 and 275,849 is: 412,337.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,540 : 275,849 = 275,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,540/275,849 = 275,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,540x = 275,849 × 275,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,540x = 76,092,670,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,092,670,801/184,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,337.00
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