Finding the Third Proportional to 185,030 and 276,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,030 and 276,799 is: 414,082.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,030 : 276,799 = 276,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,030/276,799 = 276,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,030x = 276,799 × 276,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,030x = 76,617,686,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,617,686,401/185,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,082.51
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