Finding the Third Proportional to 187,908 and 250,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,908 and 250,502 is: 333,946.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,908 : 250,502 = 250,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,908/250,502 = 250,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,908x = 250,502 × 250,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,908x = 62,751,252,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,751,252,004/187,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,946.68
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