Finding the Third Proportional to 187,966 and 423,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,966 and 423,250 is: 953,047.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,966 : 423,250 = 423,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,966/423,250 = 423,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,966x = 423,250 × 423,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,966x = 179,140,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,140,562,500/187,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,047.69
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