Finding the Third Proportional to 86,484 and 187,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,484 and 187,185 is: 405,141.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,484 : 187,185 = 187,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,484/187,185 = 187,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,484x = 187,185 × 187,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,484x = 35,038,224,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,038,224,225/86,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,141.12
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