Finding the Third Proportional to 186,718 and 286,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,718 and 286,999 is: 441,138.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,718 : 286,999 = 286,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,718/286,999 = 286,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,718x = 286,999 × 286,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,718x = 82,368,426,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,368,426,001/186,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,138.11
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