Finding the Third Proportional to 186,502 and 281,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,502 and 281,307 is: 424,304.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,502 : 281,307 = 281,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,502/281,307 = 281,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,502x = 281,307 × 281,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,502x = 79,133,628,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,133,628,249/186,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,304.45
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