Finding the Third Proportional to 86,495 and 185,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,495 and 185,924 is: 399,650.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,495 : 185,924 = 185,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,495/185,924 = 185,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,495x = 185,924 × 185,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,495x = 34,567,733,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,567,733,776/86,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,650.08
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