Finding the Third Proportional to 86,276 and 189,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,276 and 189,896 is: 417,966.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,276 : 189,896 = 189,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,276/189,896 = 189,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,276x = 189,896 × 189,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,276x = 36,060,490,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,060,490,816/86,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,966.65
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