Finding the Third Proportional to 87,392 and 131,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,392 and 131,814 is: 198,816.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,392 : 131,814 = 131,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,392/131,814 = 131,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,392x = 131,814 × 131,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,392x = 17,374,930,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,374,930,596/87,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,816.03
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