Finding the Third Proportional to 185,427 and 265,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,427 and 265,503 is: 380,159.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,427 : 265,503 = 265,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,427/265,503 = 265,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,427x = 265,503 × 265,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,427x = 70,491,843,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,491,843,009/185,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,159.54
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