Finding the Third Proportional to 87,376 and 189,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,376 and 189,044 is: 409,009.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,376 : 189,044 = 189,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,376/189,044 = 189,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,376x = 189,044 × 189,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,376x = 35,737,633,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,737,633,936/87,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,009.73
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