Finding the Third Proportional to 185,466 and 279,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,466 and 279,069 is: 419,912.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,466 : 279,069 = 279,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,466/279,069 = 279,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,466x = 279,069 × 279,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,466x = 77,879,506,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,879,506,761/185,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,912.58
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