Finding the Third Proportional to 86,532 and 187,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,532 and 187,752 is: 407,373.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,532 : 187,752 = 187,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,532/187,752 = 187,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,532x = 187,752 × 187,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,532x = 35,250,813,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,250,813,504/86,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,373.15
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