Finding the Third Proportional to 86,691 and 186,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,691 and 186,315 is: 400,425.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,691 : 186,315 = 186,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,691/186,315 = 186,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,691x = 186,315 × 186,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,691x = 34,713,279,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,713,279,225/86,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,425.41
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