Finding the Third Proportional to 86,265.75 and 126,497.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,265.75 and 126,497.63 is: 185,492.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,265.75 : 126,497.63 = 126,497.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,265.75/126,497.63 = 126,497.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,265.75x = 126,497.63 × 126,497.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,265.75x = 16,001,649,130.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,001,649,130.64/86,265.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,492.49
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