Finding the Third Proportional to 87,544 and 190,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,544 and 190,930 is: 416,410.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,544 : 190,930 = 190,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,544/190,930 = 190,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,544x = 190,930 × 190,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,544x = 36,454,264,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,454,264,900/87,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,410.78
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