Finding the Third Proportional to 87,618 and 183,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,618 and 183,990 is: 386,362.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,618 : 183,990 = 183,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,618/183,990 = 183,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,618x = 183,990 × 183,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,618x = 33,852,320,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,852,320,100/87,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,362.62
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