Finding the Third Proportional to 185,006 and 277,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,006 and 277,535 is: 416,341.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,006 : 277,535 = 277,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,006/277,535 = 277,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,006x = 277,535 × 277,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,006x = 77,025,676,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,025,676,225/185,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,341.50
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