Finding the Third Proportional to 87,468 and 187,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,468 and 187,680 is: 402,704.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,468 : 187,680 = 187,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,468/187,680 = 187,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,468x = 187,680 × 187,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,468x = 35,223,782,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,223,782,400/87,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,704.79
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