Finding the Third Proportional to 273,306 and 382,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,306 and 382,176 is: 534,413.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,306 : 382,176 = 382,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,306/382,176 = 382,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,306x = 382,176 × 382,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,306x = 146,058,494,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,058,494,976/273,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,413.79
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