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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,416 and 183,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,416 and 183,104 is: 387,973.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,416 : 183,104 = 183,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,416/183,104 = 183,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,416x = 183,104 × 183,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,416x = 33,527,074,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,527,074,816/86,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,973.00

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