Finding the Third Proportional to 86,186 and 126,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,186 and 126,439 is: 185,492.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,186 : 126,439 = 126,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,186/126,439 = 126,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,186x = 126,439 × 126,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,186x = 15,986,820,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,986,820,721/86,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,492.08
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