Finding the Third Proportional to 186,923 and 280,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,923 and 280,623 is: 421,292.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,923 : 280,623 = 280,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,923/280,623 = 280,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,923x = 280,623 × 280,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,923x = 78,749,268,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,749,268,129/186,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,292.55
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