Finding the Third Proportional to 87,764 and 193,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,764 and 193,032 is: 424,563.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,764 : 193,032 = 193,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,764/193,032 = 193,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,764x = 193,032 × 193,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,764x = 37,261,353,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,261,353,024/87,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,563.07
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