Finding the Third Proportional to 86,260 and 128,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,260 and 128,859 is: 192,495.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,260 : 128,859 = 128,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,260/128,859 = 128,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,260x = 128,859 × 128,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,260x = 16,604,641,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,604,641,881/86,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,495.27
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