Finding the Third Proportional to 186,290 and 295,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,290 and 295,111 is: 467,499.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,290 : 295,111 = 295,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,290/295,111 = 295,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,290x = 295,111 × 295,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,290x = 87,090,502,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,090,502,321/186,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,499.61
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