Finding the Third Proportional to 187,832 and 243,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,832 and 243,840 is: 316,548.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,832 : 243,840 = 243,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,832/243,840 = 243,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,832x = 243,840 × 243,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,832x = 59,457,945,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,457,945,600/187,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,548.54
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