Finding the Third Proportional to 87,736 and 141,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,736 and 141,292 is: 227,539.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,736 : 141,292 = 141,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,736/141,292 = 141,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,736x = 141,292 × 141,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,736x = 19,963,429,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,963,429,264/87,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,539.77
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