Finding the Third Proportional to 191,774 and 287,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,774 and 287,517 is: 431,059.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,774 : 287,517 = 287,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,774/287,517 = 287,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,774x = 287,517 × 287,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,774x = 82,666,025,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,666,025,289/191,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,059.61
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