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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,007 and 184,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,007 and 184,675 is: 391,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,007 : 184,675 = 184,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,007/184,675 = 184,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,007x = 184,675 × 184,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,007x = 34,104,855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,104,855,625/87,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,978.30

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