Finding the Third Proportional to 87,312 and 188,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,312 and 188,535 is: 407,108.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,312 : 188,535 = 188,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,312/188,535 = 188,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,312x = 188,535 × 188,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,312x = 35,545,446,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,545,446,225/87,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,108.37
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