Finding the Third Proportional to 87,542 and 128,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,542 and 128,206 is: 187,758.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,542 : 128,206 = 128,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,542/128,206 = 128,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,542x = 128,206 × 128,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,542x = 16,436,778,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,436,778,436/87,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,758.77
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