Finding the Third Proportional to 186,748 and 279,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,748 and 279,462 is: 418,205.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,748 : 279,462 = 279,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,748/279,462 = 279,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,748x = 279,462 × 279,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,748x = 78,099,009,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,099,009,444/186,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,205.33
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