Finding the Third Proportional to 86,886 and 189,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,886 and 189,324 is: 412,535.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,886 : 189,324 = 189,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,886/189,324 = 189,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,886x = 189,324 × 189,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,886x = 35,843,576,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,843,576,976/86,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,535.70
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