Finding the Third Proportional to 185,683 and 277,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,683 and 277,831 is: 415,708.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,683 : 277,831 = 277,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,683/277,831 = 277,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,683x = 277,831 × 277,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,683x = 77,190,064,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,190,064,561/185,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,708.84
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