Finding the Third Proportional to 86,589 and 177,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,589 and 177,471 is: 363,740.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,589 : 177,471 = 177,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,589/177,471 = 177,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,589x = 177,471 × 177,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,589x = 31,495,955,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,495,955,841/86,589 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,740.84
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