Finding the Third Proportional to 187,362 and 291,979.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,362 and 291,979.50 is: 455,012.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,362 : 291,979.50 = 291,979.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,362/291,979.50 = 291,979.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,362x = 291,979.50 × 291,979.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,362x = 85,252,028,420.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,252,028,420.25/187,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,012.37
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