Finding the Third Proportional to 86,546 and 131,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,546 and 131,439 is: 199,618.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,546 : 131,439 = 131,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,546/131,439 = 131,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,546x = 131,439 × 131,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,546x = 17,276,210,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,276,210,721/86,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,618.82
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