Finding the Third Proportional to 86,304 and 133,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,304 and 133,248 is: 205,726.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,304 : 133,248 = 133,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,304/133,248 = 133,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,304x = 133,248 × 133,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,304x = 17,755,029,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,755,029,504/86,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,726.61
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