Finding the Third Proportional to 186,750 and 268,461
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,750 and 268,461 is: 385,924.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,750 : 268,461 = 268,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,750/268,461 = 268,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,750x = 268,461 × 268,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,750x = 72,071,308,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,071,308,521/186,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,924.01
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