Finding the Third Proportional to 187,524 and 281,306.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,524 and 281,306.25 is: 421,989.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,524 : 281,306.25 = 281,306.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,524/281,306.25 = 281,306.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,524x = 281,306.25 × 281,306.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,524x = 79,133,206,289.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,133,206,289.06/187,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,989.75
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