Finding the Third Proportional to 86,765 and 131,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,765 and 131,240 is: 198,512.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,765 : 131,240 = 131,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,765/131,240 = 131,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,765x = 131,240 × 131,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,765x = 17,223,937,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,223,937,600/86,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,512.51
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