Finding the Third Proportional to 86,902 and 190,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,902 and 190,413 is: 417,218.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,902 : 190,413 = 190,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,902/190,413 = 190,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,902x = 190,413 × 190,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,902x = 36,257,110,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,257,110,569/86,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,218.37
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