Finding the Third Proportional to 86,313 and 131,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,313 and 131,271 is: 199,646.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,313 : 131,271 = 131,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,313/131,271 = 131,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,313x = 131,271 × 131,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,313x = 17,232,075,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,232,075,441/86,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,646.35
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