Finding the Third Proportional to 273,754 and 366,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,754 and 366,186 is: 489,827.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,754 : 366,186 = 366,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,754/366,186 = 366,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,754x = 366,186 × 366,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,754x = 134,092,186,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,092,186,596/273,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,827.31
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