Finding the Third Proportional to 86,706 and 178,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,706 and 178,596 is: 367,869.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,706 : 178,596 = 178,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,706/178,596 = 178,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,706x = 178,596 × 178,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,706x = 31,896,531,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,896,531,216/86,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,869.94
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