Finding the Third Proportional to 185,484 and 278,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,484 and 278,266 is: 417,459.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,484 : 278,266 = 278,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,484/278,266 = 278,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,484x = 278,266 × 278,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,484x = 77,431,966,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,431,966,756/185,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,459.01
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