Finding the Third Proportional to 86,268 and 183,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,268 and 183,714 is: 391,232.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,268 : 183,714 = 183,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,268/183,714 = 183,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,268x = 183,714 × 183,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,268x = 33,750,833,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,750,833,796/86,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,232.37
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