Finding the Third Proportional to 86,706 and 129,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,706 and 129,330 is: 192,907.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,706 : 129,330 = 129,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,706/129,330 = 129,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,706x = 129,330 × 129,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,706x = 16,726,248,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,726,248,900/86,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,907.63
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