Finding the Third Proportional to 87,451 and 187,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,451 and 187,350 is: 401,367.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,451 : 187,350 = 187,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,451/187,350 = 187,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,451x = 187,350 × 187,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,451x = 35,100,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,100,022,500/87,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,367.88
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