Finding the Third Proportional to 87,339 and 187,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,339 and 187,143 is: 400,995.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,339 : 187,143 = 187,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,339/187,143 = 187,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,339x = 187,143 × 187,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,339x = 35,022,502,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,022,502,449/87,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,995.00
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