Finding the Third Proportional to 87,430 and 187,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,430 and 187,326 is: 401,361.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,430 : 187,326 = 187,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,430/187,326 = 187,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,430x = 187,326 × 187,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,430x = 35,091,030,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,091,030,276/87,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,361.44
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