Finding the Third Proportional to 186,822 and 282,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,822 and 282,443 is: 427,005.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,822 : 282,443 = 282,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,822/282,443 = 282,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,822x = 282,443 × 282,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,822x = 79,774,048,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,774,048,249/186,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,005.64
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