Finding the Third Proportional to 86,788 and 175,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,788 and 175,989 is: 356,871.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,788 : 175,989 = 175,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,788/175,989 = 175,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,788x = 175,989 × 175,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,788x = 30,972,128,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,972,128,121/86,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,871.09
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