Finding the Third Proportional to 86,414 and 133,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,414 and 133,306 is: 205,643.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,414 : 133,306 = 133,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,414/133,306 = 133,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,414x = 133,306 × 133,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,414x = 17,770,489,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,770,489,636/86,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,643.64
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