Finding the Third Proportional to 87,356 and 190,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,356 and 190,700 is: 416,302.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,356 : 190,700 = 190,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,356/190,700 = 190,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,356x = 190,700 × 190,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,356x = 36,366,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,366,490,000/87,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,302.14
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