Finding the Third Proportional to 185,531 and 281,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,531 and 281,836 is: 428,130.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,531 : 281,836 = 281,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,531/281,836 = 281,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,531x = 281,836 × 281,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,531x = 79,431,530,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,431,530,896/185,531 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,130.78
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