Finding the Third Proportional to 87,718 and 128,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,718 and 128,296 is: 187,645.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,718 : 128,296 = 128,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,718/128,296 = 128,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,718x = 128,296 × 128,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,718x = 16,459,863,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,459,863,616/87,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,645.22
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