Finding the Third Proportional to 87,608 and 190,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,608 and 190,012 is: 412,114.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,608 : 190,012 = 190,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,608/190,012 = 190,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,608x = 190,012 × 190,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,608x = 36,104,560,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,104,560,144/87,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,114.88
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