Finding the Third Proportional to 86,492 and 187,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,492 and 187,753 is: 407,565.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,492 : 187,753 = 187,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,492/187,753 = 187,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,492x = 187,753 × 187,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,492x = 35,251,189,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,251,189,009/86,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,565.89
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