Finding the Third Proportional to 86,334 and 187,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,334 and 187,428 is: 406,899.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,334 : 187,428 = 187,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,334/187,428 = 187,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,334x = 187,428 × 187,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,334x = 35,129,255,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,129,255,184/86,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,899.43
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