Finding the Third Proportional to 86,166 and 182,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,166 and 182,748 is: 387,587.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,166 : 182,748 = 182,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,166/182,748 = 182,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,166x = 182,748 × 182,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,166x = 33,396,831,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,396,831,504/86,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,587.12
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