Finding the Third Proportional to 87,914 and 192,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,914 and 192,676 is: 422,276.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,914 : 192,676 = 192,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,914/192,676 = 192,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,914x = 192,676 × 192,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,914x = 37,124,040,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,124,040,976/87,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,276.78
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