Finding the Third Proportional to 87,714 and 189,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,714 and 189,438 is: 409,133.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,714 : 189,438 = 189,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,714/189,438 = 189,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,714x = 189,438 × 189,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,714x = 35,886,755,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,886,755,844/87,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,133.73
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