Finding the Third Proportional to 86,760 and 190,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,760 and 190,125 is: 416,638.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,760 : 190,125 = 190,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,760/190,125 = 190,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,760x = 190,125 × 190,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,760x = 36,147,515,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,147,515,625/86,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,638.03
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