Finding the Third Proportional to 86,206 and 133,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,206 and 133,144 is: 205,639.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,206 : 133,144 = 133,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,206/133,144 = 133,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,206x = 133,144 × 133,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,206x = 17,727,324,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,727,324,736/86,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,639.11
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