Finding the Third Proportional to 87,624 and 135,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,624 and 135,930 is: 210,866.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,624 : 135,930 = 135,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,624/135,930 = 135,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,624x = 135,930 × 135,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,624x = 18,476,964,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,476,964,900/87,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,866.49
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