Finding the Third Proportional to 86,428 and 133,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,428 and 133,331 is: 205,687.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,428 : 133,331 = 133,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,428/133,331 = 133,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,428x = 133,331 × 133,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,428x = 17,777,155,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,777,155,561/86,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,687.46
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