Finding the Third Proportional to 184,680 and 277,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,680 and 277,020 is: 415,530
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,680 : 277,020 = 277,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,680/277,020 = 277,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,680x = 277,020 × 277,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,680x = 76,740,080,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,740,080,400/184,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,530
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