Finding the Third Proportional to 185,066 and 278,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,066 and 278,967 is: 420,512.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,066 : 278,967 = 278,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,066/278,967 = 278,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,066x = 278,967 × 278,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,066x = 77,822,587,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,822,587,089/185,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,512.61
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