Finding the Third Proportional to 186,782 and 279,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,782 and 279,512 is: 418,278.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,782 : 279,512 = 279,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,782/279,512 = 279,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,782x = 279,512 × 279,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,782x = 78,126,958,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,126,958,144/186,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,278.84
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