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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,511 and 187,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,511 and 187,710 is: 407,289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,511 : 187,710 = 187,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,511/187,710 = 187,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,511x = 187,710 × 187,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,511x = 35,235,044,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,235,044,100/86,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,289.76

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