Finding the Third Proportional to 186,774 and 268,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,774 and 268,491 is: 385,960.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,774 : 268,491 = 268,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,774/268,491 = 268,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,774x = 268,491 × 268,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,774x = 72,087,417,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,087,417,081/186,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,960.66
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