Finding the Third Proportional to 87,412 and 187,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,412 and 187,287 is: 401,276.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,412 : 187,287 = 187,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,412/187,287 = 187,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,412x = 187,287 × 187,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,412x = 35,076,420,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,076,420,369/87,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,276.95
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