Finding the Third Proportional to 87,260 and 189,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,260 and 189,970 is: 413,575.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,260 : 189,970 = 189,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,260/189,970 = 189,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,260x = 189,970 × 189,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,260x = 36,088,600,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,088,600,900/87,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,575.53
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