Finding the Third Proportional to 86,142 and 189,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,142 and 189,258 is: 415,808.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,142 : 189,258 = 189,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,142/189,258 = 189,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,142x = 189,258 × 189,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,142x = 35,818,590,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,818,590,564/86,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,808.67
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