Finding the Third Proportional to 87,276 and 188,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,276 and 188,481 is: 407,043.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,276 : 188,481 = 188,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,276/188,481 = 188,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,276x = 188,481 × 188,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,276x = 35,525,087,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,525,087,361/87,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,043.03
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