Finding the Third Proportional to 87,076 and 193,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,076 and 193,580 is: 430,350.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,076 : 193,580 = 193,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,076/193,580 = 193,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,076x = 193,580 × 193,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,076x = 37,473,216,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,473,216,400/87,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,350.69
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