Finding the Third Proportional to 86,796 and 180,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,796 and 180,502 is: 375,374.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,796 : 180,502 = 180,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,796/180,502 = 180,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,796x = 180,502 × 180,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,796x = 32,580,972,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,580,972,004/86,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,374.12
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