Finding the Third Proportional to 87,806 and 193,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,806 and 193,540 is: 426,596.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,806 : 193,540 = 193,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,806/193,540 = 193,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,806x = 193,540 × 193,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,806x = 37,457,731,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,457,731,600/87,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,596.49
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