Finding the Third Proportional to 86,140 and 182,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,140 and 182,717 is: 387,572.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,140 : 182,717 = 182,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,140/182,717 = 182,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,140x = 182,717 × 182,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,140x = 33,385,502,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,385,502,089/86,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,572.58
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