Finding the Third Proportional to 184,852 and 276,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,852 and 276,046 is: 412,229.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,852 : 276,046 = 276,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,852/276,046 = 276,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,852x = 276,046 × 276,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,852x = 76,201,394,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,201,394,116/184,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,229.21
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