Finding the Third Proportional to 86,534 and 187,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,534 and 187,756 is: 407,381.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,534 : 187,756 = 187,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,534/187,756 = 187,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,534x = 187,756 × 187,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,534x = 35,252,315,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,252,315,536/86,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,381.09
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