Finding the Third Proportional to 86,895.50 and 127,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,895.50 and 127,523 is: 187,145.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,895.50 : 127,523 = 127,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,895.50/127,523 = 127,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,895.50x = 127,523 × 127,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,895.50x = 16,262,115,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,262,115,529/86,895.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,145.66
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