Finding the Third Proportional to 87,645 and 192,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,645 and 192,786 is: 424,056.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,645 : 192,786 = 192,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,645/192,786 = 192,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,645x = 192,786 × 192,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,645x = 37,166,441,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,166,441,796/87,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,056.61
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