Finding the Third Proportional to 87,788 and 132,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,788 and 132,446 is: 199,821.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,788 : 132,446 = 132,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,788/132,446 = 132,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,788x = 132,446 × 132,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,788x = 17,541,942,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,541,942,916/87,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,821.65
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