Finding the Third Proportional to 86,494.50 and 190,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,494.50 and 190,029 is: 417,494.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,494.50 : 190,029 = 190,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,494.50/190,029 = 190,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,494.50x = 190,029 × 190,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,494.50x = 36,111,020,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,111,020,841/86,494.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,494.99
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