Finding the Third Proportional to 87,522 and 178,252.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,522 and 178,252.50 is: 363,039.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,522 : 178,252.50 = 178,252.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,522/178,252.50 = 178,252.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,522x = 178,252.50 × 178,252.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,522x = 31,773,953,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,773,953,756.25/87,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,039.62
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