Finding the Third Proportional to 186,845 and 268,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,845 and 268,603 is: 386,135.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,845 : 268,603 = 268,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,845/268,603 = 268,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,845x = 268,603 × 268,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,845x = 72,147,571,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,147,571,609/186,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,135.95
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