Finding the Third Proportional to 184,991 and 276,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,991 and 276,744 is: 414,005.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,991 : 276,744 = 276,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,991/276,744 = 276,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,991x = 276,744 × 276,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,991x = 76,587,241,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,587,241,536/184,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,005.23
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