Finding the Third Proportional to 86,696 and 129,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,696 and 129,693 is: 194,014.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,696 : 129,693 = 129,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,696/129,693 = 129,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,696x = 129,693 × 129,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,696x = 16,820,274,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,820,274,249/86,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,014.42
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