Finding the Third Proportional to 86,036.24 and 184,530.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,036.24 and 184,530.97 is: 395,782.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,036.24 : 184,530.97 = 184,530.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,036.24/184,530.97 = 184,530.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,036.24x = 184,530.97 × 184,530.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,036.24x = 34,051,679,869.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,051,679,869.46/86,036.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,782.99
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