Finding the Third Proportional to 87,480 and 183,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,480 and 183,276 is: 383,974.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,480 : 183,276 = 183,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,480/183,276 = 183,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,480x = 183,276 × 183,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,480x = 33,590,092,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,590,092,176/87,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,974.53
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