Finding the Third Proportional to 87,552 and 190,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,552 and 190,960 is: 416,503.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,552 : 190,960 = 190,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,552/190,960 = 190,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,552x = 190,960 × 190,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,552x = 36,465,721,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,465,721,600/87,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,503.58
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