Finding the Third Proportional to 87,913 and 193,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,913 and 193,754 is: 427,020.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,913 : 193,754 = 193,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,913/193,754 = 193,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,913x = 193,754 × 193,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,913x = 37,540,612,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,540,612,516/87,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,020.04
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