Finding the Third Proportional to 87,894 and 141,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,894 and 141,498 is: 227,793.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,894 : 141,498 = 141,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,894/141,498 = 141,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,894x = 141,498 × 141,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,894x = 20,021,684,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,021,684,004/87,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,793.52
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