Finding the Third Proportional to 185,874 and 295,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,874 and 295,389 is: 469,429.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,874 : 295,389 = 295,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,874/295,389 = 295,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,874x = 295,389 × 295,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,874x = 87,254,661,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,254,661,321/185,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,429.08
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