Finding the Third Proportional to 86,861 and 137,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,861 and 137,652 is: 218,142.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,861 : 137,652 = 137,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,861/137,652 = 137,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,861x = 137,652 × 137,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,861x = 18,948,073,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,948,073,104/86,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,142.47
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