Finding the Third Proportional to 185,214 and 276,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,214 and 276,600 is: 413,076.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,214 : 276,600 = 276,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,214/276,600 = 276,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,214x = 276,600 × 276,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,214x = 76,507,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,507,560,000/185,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,076.55
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