Finding the Third Proportional to 86,591 and 129,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,591 and 129,539 is: 193,788.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,591 : 129,539 = 129,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,591/129,539 = 129,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,591x = 129,539 × 129,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,591x = 16,780,352,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,780,352,521/86,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,788.64
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