Finding the Third Proportional to 187,341 and 285,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,341 and 285,705 is: 435,715.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,341 : 285,705 = 285,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,341/285,705 = 285,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,341x = 285,705 × 285,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,341x = 81,627,347,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,627,347,025/187,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,715.34
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