Finding the Third Proportional to 187,587 and 290,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,587 and 290,916 is: 451,161.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,587 : 290,916 = 290,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,587/290,916 = 290,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,587x = 290,916 × 290,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,587x = 84,632,119,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,632,119,056/187,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,161.96
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