Finding the Third Proportional to 87,309 and 187,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,309 and 187,362 is: 402,072.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,309 : 187,362 = 187,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,309/187,362 = 187,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,309x = 187,362 × 187,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,309x = 35,104,519,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,104,519,044/87,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,072.17
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