Finding the Third Proportional to 87,779 and 194,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,779 and 194,539 is: 431,144.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,779 : 194,539 = 194,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,779/194,539 = 194,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,779x = 194,539 × 194,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,779x = 37,845,422,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,845,422,521/87,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,144.38
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