Finding the Third Proportional to 87,750 and 189,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,750 and 189,511 is: 409,281.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,750 : 189,511 = 189,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,750/189,511 = 189,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,750x = 189,511 × 189,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,750x = 35,914,419,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,914,419,121/87,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,281.13
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