Finding the Third Proportional to 86,072 and 186,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,072 and 186,448 is: 403,881.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,072 : 186,448 = 186,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,072/186,448 = 186,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,072x = 186,448 × 186,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,072x = 34,762,856,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,762,856,704/86,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,881.13
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