Finding the Third Proportional to 184,548 and 276,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,548 and 276,822 is: 415,233
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,548 : 276,822 = 276,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,548/276,822 = 276,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,548x = 276,822 × 276,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,548x = 76,630,419,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,630,419,684/184,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,233
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