Finding the Third Proportional to 87,690 and 190,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,690 and 190,134 is: 412,258.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,690 : 190,134 = 190,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,690/190,134 = 190,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,690x = 190,134 × 190,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,690x = 36,150,937,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,150,937,956/87,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,258.39
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