Finding the Third Proportional to 86,311 and 137,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,311 and 137,396 is: 218,716.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,311 : 137,396 = 137,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,311/137,396 = 137,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,311x = 137,396 × 137,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,311x = 18,877,660,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,877,660,816/86,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,716.74
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