Finding the Third Proportional to 86,490 and 129,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,490 and 129,735 is: 194,602.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,490 : 129,735 = 129,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,490/129,735 = 129,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,490x = 129,735 × 129,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,490x = 16,831,170,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,831,170,225/86,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,602.50
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