Finding the Third Proportional to 185,920 and 279,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,920 and 279,304 is: 419,592.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,920 : 279,304 = 279,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,920/279,304 = 279,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,920x = 279,304 × 279,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,920x = 78,010,724,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,010,724,416/185,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,592.97
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