Finding the Third Proportional to 186.50 and 428
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Solution
The third proportional to 186.50 and 428 is: 982.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186.50 : 428 = 428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186.50/428 = 428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186.50x = 428 × 428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186.50x = 183,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,184/186.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982.22
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