Finding the Third Proportional to 87,189 and 184,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,189 and 184,863 is: 391,956.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,189 : 184,863 = 184,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,189/184,863 = 184,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,189x = 184,863 × 184,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,189x = 34,174,328,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,174,328,769/87,189 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,956.88
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