Finding the Third Proportional to 87,216 and 194,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,216 and 194,154 is: 432,211.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,216 : 194,154 = 194,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,216/194,154 = 194,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,216x = 194,154 × 194,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,216x = 37,695,775,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,695,775,716/87,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,211.70
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