Finding the Third Proportional to 187,839 and 311,890.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,839 and 311,890.50 is: 517,867.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,839 : 311,890.50 = 311,890.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,839/311,890.50 = 311,890.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,839x = 311,890.50 × 311,890.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,839x = 97,275,683,990.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,275,683,990.25/187,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,867.34
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