Finding the Third Proportional to 184,934 and 270,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,934 and 270,816 is: 396,580.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,934 : 270,816 = 270,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,934/270,816 = 270,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,934x = 270,816 × 270,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,934x = 73,341,305,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,341,305,856/184,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,580.97
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