Finding the Third Proportional to 86,898 and 190,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,898 and 190,402 is: 417,189.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,898 : 190,402 = 190,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,898/190,402 = 190,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,898x = 190,402 × 190,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,898x = 36,252,921,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,252,921,604/86,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,189.37
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