Finding the Third Proportional to 86,411 and 133,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,411 and 133,302 is: 205,638.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,411 : 133,302 = 133,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,411/133,302 = 133,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,411x = 133,302 × 133,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,411x = 17,769,423,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,769,423,204/86,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,638.44
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