Finding the Third Proportional to 87,108 and 190,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,108 and 190,815 is: 417,991.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,108 : 190,815 = 190,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,108/190,815 = 190,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,108x = 190,815 × 190,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,108x = 36,410,364,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,410,364,225/87,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,991.05
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