Finding the Third Proportional to 87,651 and 87,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,651 and 87,651 is: 87,651
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,651 : 87,651 = 87,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,651/87,651 = 87,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,651x = 87,651 × 87,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,651x = 7,682,697,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,682,697,801/87,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,651
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