Finding the Third Proportional to 86,733 and 189,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,733 and 189,342 is: 413,342.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,733 : 189,342 = 189,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,733/189,342 = 189,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,733x = 189,342 × 189,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,733x = 35,850,392,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,850,392,964/86,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,342.01
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