Finding the Third Proportional to 185,006 and 278,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,006 and 278,319 is: 418,697.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,006 : 278,319 = 278,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,006/278,319 = 278,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,006x = 278,319 × 278,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,006x = 77,461,465,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,461,465,761/185,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,697.05
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