Finding the Third Proportional to 87,675 and 186,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,675 and 186,285 is: 395,803.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,675 : 186,285 = 186,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,675/186,285 = 186,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,675x = 186,285 × 186,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,675x = 34,702,101,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,702,101,225/87,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,803.83
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