Finding the Third Proportional to 86,287 and 176,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,287 and 176,754 is: 362,070.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,287 : 176,754 = 176,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,287/176,754 = 176,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,287x = 176,754 × 176,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,287x = 31,241,976,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,241,976,516/86,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,070.49
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