Finding the Third Proportional to 87,396 and 187,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,396 and 187,536 is: 402,418.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,396 : 187,536 = 187,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,396/187,536 = 187,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,396x = 187,536 × 187,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,396x = 35,169,751,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,169,751,296/87,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,418.32
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