Finding the Third Proportional to 87,223 and 187,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,223 and 187,811 is: 404,399.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,223 : 187,811 = 187,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,223/187,811 = 187,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,223x = 187,811 × 187,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,223x = 35,272,971,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,272,971,721/87,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,399.89
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