Finding the Third Proportional to 187,610 and 281,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,610 and 281,089 is: 421,145.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,610 : 281,089 = 281,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,610/281,089 = 281,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,610x = 281,089 × 281,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,610x = 79,011,025,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,011,025,921/187,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,145.07
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