Finding the Third Proportional to 187,679 and 408,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,679 and 408,096 is: 887,378.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,679 : 408,096 = 408,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,679/408,096 = 408,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,679x = 408,096 × 408,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,679x = 166,542,345,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,542,345,216/187,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,378.69
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