Finding the Third Proportional to 186,480 and 286,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,480 and 286,800 is: 441,088.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,480 : 286,800 = 286,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,480/286,800 = 286,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,480x = 286,800 × 286,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,480x = 82,254,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,254,240,000/186,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,088.80
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