Finding the Third Proportional to 187,393.50 and 287,859.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,393.50 and 287,859.38 is: 442,187.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,393.50 : 287,859.38 = 287,859.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,393.50/287,859.38 = 287,859.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,393.50x = 287,859.38 × 287,859.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,393.50x = 82,863,019,775.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,863,019,775.39/187,393.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,187.27
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