Finding the Third Proportional to 186,686 and 283,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,686 and 283,491 is: 430,493.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,686 : 283,491 = 283,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,686/283,491 = 283,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,686x = 283,491 × 283,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,686x = 80,367,147,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,367,147,081/186,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,493.70
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