Finding the Third Proportional to 86,457 and 177,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,457 and 177,183 is: 363,114.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,457 : 177,183 = 177,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,457/177,183 = 177,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,457x = 177,183 × 177,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,457x = 31,393,815,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,393,815,489/86,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,114.79
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