Finding the Third Proportional to 187,164 and 357,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,164 and 357,066 is: 681,200.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,164 : 357,066 = 357,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,164/357,066 = 357,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,164x = 357,066 × 357,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,164x = 127,496,128,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,496,128,356/187,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,200.06
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