Finding the Third Proportional to 87,216 and 127,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,216 and 127,708 is: 186,999.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,216 : 127,708 = 127,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,216/127,708 = 127,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,216x = 127,708 × 127,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,216x = 16,309,333,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,309,333,264/87,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,999.33
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