Finding the Third Proportional to 187,958 and 405,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,958 and 405,257 is: 873,776.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,958 : 405,257 = 405,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,958/405,257 = 405,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,958x = 405,257 × 405,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,958x = 164,233,236,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,233,236,049/187,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,776.25
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