Finding the Third Proportional to 185,458 and 281,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,458 and 281,724 is: 427,958.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,458 : 281,724 = 281,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,458/281,724 = 281,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,458x = 281,724 × 281,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,458x = 79,368,412,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,368,412,176/185,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,958.96
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