Finding the Third Proportional to 86,242 and 128,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,242 and 128,831 is: 192,451.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,242 : 128,831 = 128,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,242/128,831 = 128,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,242x = 128,831 × 128,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,242x = 16,597,426,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,597,426,561/86,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,451.78
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