Finding the Third Proportional to 184,610 and 276,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,610 and 276,608 is: 414,452.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,610 : 276,608 = 276,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,610/276,608 = 276,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,610x = 276,608 × 276,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,610x = 76,511,985,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,511,985,664/184,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,452.01
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