Finding the Third Proportional to 87,701 and 128,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,701 and 128,275 is: 187,620.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,701 : 128,275 = 128,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,701/128,275 = 128,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,701x = 128,275 × 128,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,701x = 16,454,475,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,454,475,625/87,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,620.16
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