Finding the Third Proportional to 86,786 and 180,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,786 and 180,483 is: 375,338.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,786 : 180,483 = 180,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,786/180,483 = 180,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,786x = 180,483 × 180,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,786x = 32,574,113,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,574,113,289/86,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,338.34
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