Finding the Third Proportional to 87,270 and 184,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,270 and 184,926 is: 391,860.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,270 : 184,926 = 184,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,270/184,926 = 184,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,270x = 184,926 × 184,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,270x = 34,197,625,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,197,625,476/87,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,860.04
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