Finding the Third Proportional to 187,978 and 295,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,978 and 295,332 is: 463,995.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,978 : 295,332 = 295,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,978/295,332 = 295,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,978x = 295,332 × 295,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,978x = 87,220,990,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,220,990,224/187,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,995.73
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