Finding the Third Proportional to 184,612 and 276,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,612 and 276,610 is: 414,453.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,612 : 276,610 = 276,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,612/276,610 = 276,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,612x = 276,610 × 276,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,612x = 76,513,092,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,513,092,100/184,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,453.51
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