Finding the Third Proportional to 86,406 and 137,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,406 and 137,385 is: 218,441.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,406 : 137,385 = 137,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,406/137,385 = 137,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,406x = 137,385 × 137,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,406x = 18,874,638,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,874,638,225/86,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,441.29
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