Finding the Third Proportional to 86,494 and 186,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,494 and 186,326 is: 401,384.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,494 : 186,326 = 186,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,494/186,326 = 186,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,494x = 186,326 × 186,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,494x = 34,717,378,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,717,378,276/86,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,384.82
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