Finding the Third Proportional to 87,804 and 193,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,804 and 193,536 is: 426,588.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,804 : 193,536 = 193,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,804/193,536 = 193,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,804x = 193,536 × 193,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,804x = 37,456,183,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,456,183,296/87,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,588.58
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