Finding the Third Proportional to 86,727 and 186,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,727 and 186,390 is: 400,581.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,727 : 186,390 = 186,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,727/186,390 = 186,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,727x = 186,390 × 186,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,727x = 34,741,232,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,741,232,100/86,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,581.50
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