Finding the Third Proportional to 87,944 and 178,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,944 and 178,995 is: 364,313.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,944 : 178,995 = 178,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,944/178,995 = 178,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,944x = 178,995 × 178,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,944x = 32,039,210,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,039,210,025/87,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,313.77
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