Finding the Third Proportional to 187,232 and 282,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,232 and 282,864 is: 427,341.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,232 : 282,864 = 282,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,232/282,864 = 282,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,232x = 282,864 × 282,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,232x = 80,012,042,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,012,042,496/187,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,341.71
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