Finding the Third Proportional to 86,188 and 133,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,188 and 133,764 is: 207,602.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,188 : 133,764 = 133,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,188/133,764 = 133,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,188x = 133,764 × 133,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,188x = 17,892,807,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,892,807,696/86,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,602.08
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