Finding the Third Proportional to 187,472 and 267,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,472 and 267,182 is: 380,783.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,472 : 267,182 = 267,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,472/267,182 = 267,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,472x = 267,182 × 267,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,472x = 71,386,221,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,386,221,124/187,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,783.38
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