Finding the Third Proportional to 187,408 and 289,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,408 and 289,871 is: 448,354.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,408 : 289,871 = 289,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,408/289,871 = 289,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,408x = 289,871 × 289,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,408x = 84,025,196,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,025,196,641/187,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,354.37
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