Finding the Third Proportional to 86,022 and 130,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,022 and 130,326 is: 197,447.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,022 : 130,326 = 130,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,022/130,326 = 130,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,022x = 130,326 × 130,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,022x = 16,984,866,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,984,866,276/86,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,447.94
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