Finding the Third Proportional to 187,182 and 280,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,182 and 280,681 is: 420,883.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,182 : 280,681 = 280,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,182/280,681 = 280,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,182x = 280,681 × 280,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,182x = 78,781,823,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,781,823,761/187,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,883.55
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