Finding the Third Proportional to 86,638 and 189,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,638 and 189,820 is: 415,887.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,638 : 189,820 = 189,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,638/189,820 = 189,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,638x = 189,820 × 189,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,638x = 36,031,632,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,031,632,400/86,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,887.17
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