Finding the Third Proportional to 87,859.50 and 133,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,859.50 and 133,857 is: 203,935.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,859.50 : 133,857 = 133,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,859.50/133,857 = 133,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,859.50x = 133,857 × 133,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,859.50x = 17,917,696,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,917,696,449/87,859.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,935.79
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