Finding the Third Proportional to 186,990 and 294,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,990 and 294,093 is: 462,541.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,990 : 294,093 = 294,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,990/294,093 = 294,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,990x = 294,093 × 294,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,990x = 86,490,692,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,490,692,649/186,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,541.81
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