Finding the Third Proportional to 86,833 and 131,173.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,833 and 131,173.50 is: 198,156.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,833 : 131,173.50 = 131,173.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,833/131,173.50 = 131,173.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,833x = 131,173.50 × 131,173.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,833x = 17,206,487,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,206,487,102.25/86,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,156.08
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