Finding the Third Proportional to 87,622 and 190,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,622 and 190,004 is: 412,014.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,622 : 190,004 = 190,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,622/190,004 = 190,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,622x = 190,004 × 190,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,622x = 36,101,520,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,101,520,016/87,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,014.33
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