Finding the Third Proportional to 86,611 and 195,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,611 and 195,625 is: 441,850.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,611 : 195,625 = 195,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,611/195,625 = 195,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,611x = 195,625 × 195,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,611x = 38,269,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,269,140,625/86,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,850.81
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