Finding the Third Proportional to 87,028 and 187,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,028 and 187,880 is: 405,603.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,028 : 187,880 = 187,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,028/187,880 = 187,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,028x = 187,880 × 187,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,028x = 35,298,894,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,298,894,400/87,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,603.88
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