Finding the Third Proportional to 186,714 and 268,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,714 and 268,407 is: 385,843.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,714 : 268,407 = 268,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,714/268,407 = 268,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,714x = 268,407 × 268,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,714x = 72,042,317,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,042,317,649/186,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,843.15
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