Finding the Third Proportional to 87,442.50 and 181,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,442.50 and 181,457 is: 376,551.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,442.50 : 181,457 = 181,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,442.50/181,457 = 181,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,442.50x = 181,457 × 181,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,442.50x = 32,926,642,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,926,642,849/87,442.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,551.94
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