Finding the Third Proportional to 273,314 and 382,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,314 and 382,188 is: 534,431.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,314 : 382,188 = 382,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,314/382,188 = 382,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,314x = 382,188 × 382,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,314x = 146,067,667,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,067,667,344/273,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,431.71
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