Finding the Third Proportional to 184,848 and 276,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,848 and 276,040 is: 412,220.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,848 : 276,040 = 276,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,848/276,040 = 276,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,848x = 276,040 × 276,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,848x = 76,198,081,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,198,081,600/184,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,220.21
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