Finding the Third Proportional to 87,984 and 141,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,984 and 141,660 is: 228,081.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,984 : 141,660 = 141,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,984/141,660 = 141,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,984x = 141,660 × 141,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,984x = 20,067,555,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,067,555,600/87,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,081.87
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