Finding the Third Proportional to 86,867 and 137,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,867 and 137,660 is: 218,152.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,867 : 137,660 = 137,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,867/137,660 = 137,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,867x = 137,660 × 137,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,867x = 18,950,275,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,950,275,600/86,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,152.76
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