Finding the Third Proportional to 185,943 and 402,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,943 and 402,786 is: 872,506.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,943 : 402,786 = 402,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,943/402,786 = 402,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,943x = 402,786 × 402,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,943x = 162,236,561,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,236,561,796/185,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,506.96
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