Finding the Third Proportional to 87,385 and 187,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,385 and 187,223 is: 401,126.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,385 : 187,223 = 187,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,385/187,223 = 187,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,385x = 187,223 × 187,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,385x = 35,052,451,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,052,451,729/87,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,126.64
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