Finding the Third Proportional to 86,511 and 185,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,511 and 185,954 is: 399,705.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,511 : 185,954 = 185,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,511/185,954 = 185,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,511x = 185,954 × 185,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,511x = 34,578,890,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,578,890,116/86,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,705.13
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