Finding the Third Proportional to 187,922 and 395,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,922 and 395,518 is: 832,443.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,922 : 395,518 = 395,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,922/395,518 = 395,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,922x = 395,518 × 395,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,922x = 156,434,488,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,434,488,324/187,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,443.72
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