Finding the Third Proportional to 86,841 and 129,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,841 and 129,897 is: 194,300.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,841 : 129,897 = 129,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,841/129,897 = 129,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,841x = 129,897 × 129,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,841x = 16,873,230,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,873,230,609/86,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,300.28
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