Finding the Third Proportional to 187,640 and 280,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,640 and 280,524 is: 419,386.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,640 : 280,524 = 280,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,640/280,524 = 280,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,640x = 280,524 × 280,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,640x = 78,693,714,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,693,714,576/187,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,386.67
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