Finding the Third Proportional to 187,145 and 287,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,145 and 287,658 is: 442,155.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,145 : 287,658 = 287,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,145/287,658 = 287,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,145x = 287,658 × 287,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,145x = 82,747,124,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,747,124,964/187,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,155.15
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