Finding the Third Proportional to 87,358 and 187,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,358 and 187,182 is: 401,074.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,358 : 187,182 = 187,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,358/187,182 = 187,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,358x = 187,182 × 187,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,358x = 35,037,101,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,037,101,124/87,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,074.90
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