Finding the Third Proportional to 186,816 and 280,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,816 and 280,419 is: 420,921.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,816 : 280,419 = 280,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,816/280,419 = 280,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,816x = 280,419 × 280,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,816x = 78,634,815,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,634,815,561/186,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,921.20
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