Finding the Third Proportional to 86,684 and 137,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,684 and 137,547 is: 218,254.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,684 : 137,547 = 137,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,684/137,547 = 137,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,684x = 137,547 × 137,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,684x = 18,919,177,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,919,177,209/86,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,254.55
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