Finding the Third Proportional to 86,434 and 187,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,434 and 187,624 is: 407,279.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,434 : 187,624 = 187,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,434/187,624 = 187,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,434x = 187,624 × 187,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,434x = 35,202,765,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,202,765,376/86,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,279.14
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