Finding the Third Proportional to 187,776 and 288,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,776 and 288,224 is: 442,405.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,776 : 288,224 = 288,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,776/288,224 = 288,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,776x = 288,224 × 288,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,776x = 83,073,074,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,073,074,176/187,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,405.18
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