Finding the Third Proportional to 86,434 and 184,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,434 and 184,854 is: 395,342.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,434 : 184,854 = 184,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,434/184,854 = 184,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,434x = 184,854 × 184,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,434x = 34,171,001,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,171,001,316/86,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,342.13
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