Finding the Third Proportional to 86,613 and 189,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,613 and 189,762 is: 415,753.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,613 : 189,762 = 189,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,613/189,762 = 189,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,613x = 189,762 × 189,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,613x = 36,009,616,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,009,616,644/86,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,753.02
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