Finding the Third Proportional to 275,182 and 380,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,182 and 380,239 is: 525,403.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,182 : 380,239 = 380,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,182/380,239 = 380,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,182x = 380,239 × 380,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,182x = 144,581,697,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,581,697,121/275,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,403.90
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