Finding the Third Proportional to 86,245 and 187,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,245 and 187,677 is: 408,402.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,245 : 187,677 = 187,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,245/187,677 = 187,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,245x = 187,677 × 187,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,245x = 35,222,656,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,222,656,329/86,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,402.30
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