Finding the Third Proportional to 187,218 and 254,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,218 and 254,057 is: 344,758.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,218 : 254,057 = 254,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,218/254,057 = 254,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,218x = 254,057 × 254,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,218x = 64,544,959,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,544,959,249/187,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,758.30
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