Finding the Third Proportional to 87,978 and 191,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,978 and 191,833 is: 418,285.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,978 : 191,833 = 191,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,978/191,833 = 191,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,978x = 191,833 × 191,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,978x = 36,799,899,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,799,899,889/87,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,285.25
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