Finding the Third Proportional to 86,713 and 129,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,713 and 129,711 is: 194,030.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,713 : 129,711 = 129,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,713/129,711 = 129,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,713x = 129,711 × 129,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,713x = 16,824,943,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,824,943,521/86,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,030.23
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