Finding the Third Proportional to 87,300 and 187,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,300 and 187,344 is: 402,036.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,300 : 187,344 = 187,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,300/187,344 = 187,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,300x = 187,344 × 187,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,300x = 35,097,774,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,097,774,336/87,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,036.36
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