Finding the Third Proportional to 87,526 and 178,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,526 and 178,264 is: 363,069.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,526 : 178,264 = 178,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,526/178,264 = 178,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,526x = 178,264 × 178,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,526x = 31,778,053,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,778,053,696/87,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,069.87
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