Finding the Third Proportional to 86,176 and 182,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,176 and 182,764 is: 387,610.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,176 : 182,764 = 182,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,176/182,764 = 182,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,176x = 182,764 × 182,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,176x = 33,402,679,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,402,679,696/86,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,610.00
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