Finding the Third Proportional to 86,204 and 134,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,204 and 134,547 is: 210,000.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,204 : 134,547 = 134,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,204/134,547 = 134,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,204x = 134,547 × 134,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,204x = 18,102,895,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,102,895,209/86,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,000.64
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