Finding the Third Proportional to 187,329 and 401,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,329 and 401,457 is: 860,345.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,329 : 401,457 = 401,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,329/401,457 = 401,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,329x = 401,457 × 401,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,329x = 161,167,722,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,167,722,849/187,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,345.82
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