Finding the Third Proportional to 86,710 and 186,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,710 and 186,356 is: 400,513.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,710 : 186,356 = 186,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,710/186,356 = 186,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,710x = 186,356 × 186,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,710x = 34,728,558,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,728,558,736/86,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,513.88
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