Finding the Third Proportional to 87,418 and 187,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,418 and 187,580 is: 402,505.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,418 : 187,580 = 187,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,418/187,580 = 187,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,418x = 187,580 × 187,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,418x = 35,186,256,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,186,256,400/87,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,505.85
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