Finding the Third Proportional to 184,982 and 276,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,982 and 276,964 is: 414,683.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,982 : 276,964 = 276,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,982/276,964 = 276,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,982x = 276,964 × 276,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,982x = 76,709,057,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,709,057,296/184,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,683.90
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