Finding the Third Proportional to 187,802 and 291,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,802 and 291,251 is: 451,683.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,802 : 291,251 = 291,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,802/291,251 = 291,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,802x = 291,251 × 291,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,802x = 84,827,145,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,827,145,001/187,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,683.93
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