Finding the Third Proportional to 187,575 and 415,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,575 and 415,692 is: 921,230.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,575 : 415,692 = 415,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,575/415,692 = 415,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,575x = 415,692 × 415,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,575x = 172,799,838,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,799,838,864/187,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,230.65
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