Finding the Third Proportional to 86,388 and 133,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,388 and 133,263 is: 205,572.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,388 : 133,263 = 133,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,388/133,263 = 133,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,388x = 133,263 × 133,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,388x = 17,759,027,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,759,027,169/86,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,572.85
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