Finding the Third Proportional to 86,325 and 129,106.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,325 and 129,106.50 is: 193,089.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,325 : 129,106.50 = 129,106.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,325/129,106.50 = 129,106.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,325x = 129,106.50 × 129,106.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,325x = 16,668,488,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,668,488,342.25/86,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,089.93
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