Finding the Third Proportional to 87,543 and 127,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,543 and 127,486 is: 185,653.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,543 : 127,486 = 127,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,543/127,486 = 127,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,543x = 127,486 × 127,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,543x = 16,252,680,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,252,680,196/87,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,653.68
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