Finding the Third Proportional to 86,193 and 132,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,193 and 132,453 is: 203,540.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,193 : 132,453 = 132,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,193/132,453 = 132,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,193x = 132,453 × 132,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,193x = 17,543,797,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,543,797,209/86,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,540.86
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