Finding the Third Proportional to 86,319 and 178,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,319 and 178,632 is: 369,668.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,319 : 178,632 = 178,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,319/178,632 = 178,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,319x = 178,632 × 178,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,319x = 31,909,391,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,909,391,424/86,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,668.22
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