Finding the Third Proportional to 86,190 and 182,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,190 and 182,814 is: 387,759.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,190 : 182,814 = 182,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,190/182,814 = 182,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,190x = 182,814 × 182,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,190x = 33,420,958,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,420,958,596/86,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,759.12
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