Finding the Third Proportional to 86,289 and 176,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,289 and 176,760 is: 362,086.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,289 : 176,760 = 176,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,289/176,760 = 176,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,289x = 176,760 × 176,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,289x = 31,244,097,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,244,097,600/86,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,086.68
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