Finding the Third Proportional to 187,344 and 281,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,344 and 281,020 is: 421,536.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,344 : 281,020 = 281,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,344/281,020 = 281,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,344x = 281,020 × 281,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,344x = 78,972,240,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,972,240,400/187,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,536.00
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