Finding the Third Proportional to 87,723 and 185,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,723 and 185,409 is: 391,875.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,723 : 185,409 = 185,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,723/185,409 = 185,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,723x = 185,409 × 185,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,723x = 34,376,497,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,376,497,281/87,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,875.53
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