Finding the Third Proportional to 187,959 and 405,259.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,959 and 405,259.50 is: 873,782.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,959 : 405,259.50 = 405,259.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,959/405,259.50 = 405,259.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,959x = 405,259.50 × 405,259.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,959x = 164,235,262,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,235,262,340.25/187,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,782.38
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