Finding the Third Proportional to 87,840 and 193,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,840 and 193,104 is: 424,512.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,840 : 193,104 = 193,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,840/193,104 = 193,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,840x = 193,104 × 193,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,840x = 37,289,154,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,289,154,816/87,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,512.24
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