Finding the Third Proportional to 86,486 and 177,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,486 and 177,276 is: 363,374.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,486 : 177,276 = 177,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,486/177,276 = 177,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,486x = 177,276 × 177,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,486x = 31,426,780,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,426,780,176/86,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,374.19
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