Finding the Third Proportional to 87,495 and 187,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,495 and 187,422 is: 401,474.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,495 : 187,422 = 187,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,495/187,422 = 187,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,495x = 187,422 × 187,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,495x = 35,127,006,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,127,006,084/87,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,474.44
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