Finding the Third Proportional to 186,866 and 282,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,866 and 282,243 is: 426,300.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,866 : 282,243 = 282,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,866/282,243 = 282,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,866x = 282,243 × 282,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,866x = 79,661,111,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,661,111,049/186,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,300.72
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