Finding the Third Proportional to 86,536 and 187,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,536 and 187,760 is: 407,389.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,536 : 187,760 = 187,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,536/187,760 = 187,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,536x = 187,760 × 187,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,536x = 35,253,817,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,253,817,600/86,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,389.04
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