Finding the Third Proportional to 187,296 and 400,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,296 and 400,836 is: 857,837.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,296 : 400,836 = 400,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,296/400,836 = 400,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,296x = 400,836 × 400,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,296x = 160,669,498,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,669,498,896/187,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857,837.32
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