Finding the Third Proportional to 86,068 and 186,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,068 and 186,434 is: 403,839.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,068 : 186,434 = 186,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,068/186,434 = 186,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,068x = 186,434 × 186,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,068x = 34,757,636,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,757,636,356/86,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,839.25
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