Finding the Third Proportional to 187,056 and 387,411.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,056 and 387,411.75 is: 802,368.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,056 : 387,411.75 = 387,411.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,056/387,411.75 = 387,411.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,056x = 387,411.75 × 387,411.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,056x = 150,087,864,038.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,087,864,038.06/187,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,368.62
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