Finding the Third Proportional to 86,002 and 202,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,002 and 202,364 is: 476,165.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,002 : 202,364 = 202,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,002/202,364 = 202,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,002x = 202,364 × 202,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,002x = 40,951,188,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,951,188,496/86,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,165.54
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