Finding the Third Proportional to 86,418 and 131,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,418 and 131,374 is: 199,716.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,418 : 131,374 = 131,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,418/131,374 = 131,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,418x = 131,374 × 131,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,418x = 17,259,127,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,259,127,876/86,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,716.82
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