Finding the Third Proportional to 86,698 and 186,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,698 and 186,330 is: 400,457.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,698 : 186,330 = 186,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,698/186,330 = 186,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,698x = 186,330 × 186,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,698x = 34,718,868,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,718,868,900/86,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,457.55
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