Finding the Third Proportional to 87,792 and 193,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,792 and 193,088 is: 424,673.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,792 : 193,088 = 193,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,792/193,088 = 193,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,792x = 193,088 × 193,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,792x = 37,282,975,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,282,975,744/87,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,673.95
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