Finding the Third Proportional to 86,686 and 187,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,686 and 187,330 is: 404,823.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,686 : 187,330 = 187,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,686/187,330 = 187,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,686x = 187,330 × 187,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,686x = 35,092,528,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,092,528,900/86,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,823.49
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