Finding the Third Proportional to 185,904 and 279,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,904 and 279,280 is: 419,556.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,904 : 279,280 = 279,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,904/279,280 = 279,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,904x = 279,280 × 279,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,904x = 77,997,318,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,997,318,400/185,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,556.97
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