Finding the Third Proportional to 87,579 and 181,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,579 and 181,386 is: 375,670.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,579 : 181,386 = 181,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,579/181,386 = 181,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,579x = 181,386 × 181,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,579x = 32,900,880,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,900,880,996/87,579 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,670.89
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