Finding the Third Proportional to 186,924 and 280,317.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,924 and 280,317.25 is: 420,372.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,924 : 280,317.25 = 280,317.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,924/280,317.25 = 280,317.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,924x = 280,317.25 × 280,317.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,924x = 78,577,760,647.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,577,760,647.56/186,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,372.78
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