Finding the Third Proportional to 87,486 and 185,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,486 and 185,908 is: 395,055.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,486 : 185,908 = 185,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,486/185,908 = 185,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,486x = 185,908 × 185,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,486x = 34,561,784,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,561,784,464/87,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,055.03
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