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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,481 and 183,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,481 and 183,213 is: 388,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,481 : 183,213 = 183,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,481/183,213 = 183,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,481x = 183,213 × 183,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,481x = 33,567,003,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,567,003,369/86,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,143.10

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