Finding the Third Proportional to 187,004 and 300,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,004 and 300,814 is: 483,888.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,004 : 300,814 = 300,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,004/300,814 = 300,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,004x = 300,814 × 300,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,004x = 90,489,062,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,489,062,596/187,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,888.38
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