Finding the Third Proportional to 186,339 and 402,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,339 and 402,342 is: 868,734.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,339 : 402,342 = 402,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,339/402,342 = 402,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,339x = 402,342 × 402,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,339x = 161,879,084,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,879,084,964/186,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,734.32
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