Finding the Third Proportional to 86,289 and 184,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,289 and 184,573 is: 394,803.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,289 : 184,573 = 184,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,289/184,573 = 184,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,289x = 184,573 × 184,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,289x = 34,067,192,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,067,192,329/86,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,803.42
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