Finding the Third Proportional to 184,616 and 276,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,616 and 276,616 is: 414,462.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,616 : 276,616 = 276,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,616/276,616 = 276,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,616x = 276,616 × 276,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,616x = 76,516,411,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,516,411,456/184,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,462.51
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