Finding the Third Proportional to 186,724 and 280,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,724 and 280,224 is: 420,543.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,724 : 280,224 = 280,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,724/280,224 = 280,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,724x = 280,224 × 280,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,724x = 78,525,490,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,525,490,176/186,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,543.10
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