Finding the Third Proportional to 86,593 and 179,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,593 and 179,989 is: 374,118.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,593 : 179,989 = 179,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,593/179,989 = 179,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,593x = 179,989 × 179,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,593x = 32,396,040,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,396,040,121/86,593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,118.46
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