Finding the Third Proportional to 87,266 and 188,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,266 and 188,457 is: 406,986.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,266 : 188,457 = 188,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,266/188,457 = 188,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,266x = 188,457 × 188,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,266x = 35,516,040,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,516,040,849/87,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,986.01
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