Finding the Third Proportional to 87,676 and 191,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,676 and 191,758 is: 419,397.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,676 : 191,758 = 191,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,676/191,758 = 191,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,676x = 191,758 × 191,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,676x = 36,771,130,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,771,130,564/87,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,397.90
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