Finding the Third Proportional to 86,494 and 185,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,494 and 185,923 is: 399,650.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,494 : 185,923 = 185,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,494/185,923 = 185,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,494x = 185,923 × 185,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,494x = 34,567,361,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,567,361,929/86,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,650.40
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