Finding the Third Proportional to 87,957 and 171,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,957 and 171,513 is: 334,444.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,957 : 171,513 = 171,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,957/171,513 = 171,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,957x = 171,513 × 171,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,957x = 29,416,709,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,416,709,169/87,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,444.21
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