Finding the Third Proportional to 86,679 and 186,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,679 and 186,295 is: 400,394.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,679 : 186,295 = 186,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,679/186,295 = 186,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,679x = 186,295 × 186,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,679x = 34,705,827,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,705,827,025/86,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,394.87
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