Finding the Third Proportional to 87,321 and 189,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,321 and 189,762 is: 412,382.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,321 : 189,762 = 189,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,321/189,762 = 189,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,321x = 189,762 × 189,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,321x = 36,009,616,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,009,616,644/87,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,382.09
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