Finding the Third Proportional to 86,116 and 130,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,116 and 130,997 is: 199,268.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,116 : 130,997 = 130,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,116/130,997 = 130,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,116x = 130,997 × 130,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,116x = 17,160,214,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,160,214,009/86,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,268.59
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