Finding the Third Proportional to 187,509 and 381,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,509 and 381,981 is: 778,146.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,509 : 381,981 = 381,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,509/381,981 = 381,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,509x = 381,981 × 381,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,509x = 145,909,484,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,909,484,361/187,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,146.57
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