Finding the Third Proportional to 186,475 and 286,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,475 and 286,791 is: 441,072.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,475 : 286,791 = 286,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,475/286,791 = 286,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,475x = 286,791 × 286,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,475x = 82,249,077,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,249,077,681/186,475 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,072.95
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