Finding the Third Proportional to 87,246 and 134,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,246 and 134,190 is: 206,392.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,246 : 134,190 = 134,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,246/134,190 = 134,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,246x = 134,190 × 134,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,246x = 18,006,956,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,006,956,100/87,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,392.91
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