Finding the Third Proportional to 186,000 and 278,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,000 and 278,268 is: 416,306.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,000 : 278,268 = 278,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,000/278,268 = 278,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,000x = 278,268 × 278,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,000x = 77,433,079,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,433,079,824/186,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,306.88
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