Finding the Third Proportional to 86,427 and 119,137.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,427 and 119,137.50 is: 164,228.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,427 : 119,137.50 = 119,137.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,427/119,137.50 = 119,137.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,427x = 119,137.50 × 119,137.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,427x = 14,193,743,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,193,743,906.25/86,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,228.12
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