Finding the Third Proportional to 86,458 and 188,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,458 and 188,064 is: 409,078.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,458 : 188,064 = 188,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,458/188,064 = 188,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,458x = 188,064 × 188,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,458x = 35,368,068,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,368,068,096/86,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,078.03
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