Finding the Third Proportional to 187,678 and 291,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,678 and 291,040 is: 451,327.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,678 : 291,040 = 291,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,678/291,040 = 291,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,678x = 291,040 × 291,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,678x = 84,704,281,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,704,281,600/187,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,327.71
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