Finding the Third Proportional to 187,056 and 280,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,056 and 280,800 is: 421,524.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,056 : 280,800 = 280,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,056/280,800 = 280,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,056x = 280,800 × 280,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,056x = 78,848,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,848,640,000/187,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,524.25
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