Finding the Third Proportional to 187,763 and 283,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,763 and 283,241 is: 427,269.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,763 : 283,241 = 283,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,763/283,241 = 283,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,763x = 283,241 × 283,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,763x = 80,225,464,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,225,464,081/187,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,269.82
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