Finding the Third Proportional to 86,338 and 133,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,338 and 133,341 is: 205,932.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,338 : 133,341 = 133,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,338/133,341 = 133,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,338x = 133,341 × 133,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,338x = 17,779,822,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,779,822,281/86,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,932.76
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