Finding the Third Proportional to 86,918 and 138,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,918 and 138,152 is: 219,585.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,918 : 138,152 = 138,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,918/138,152 = 138,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,918x = 138,152 × 138,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,918x = 19,085,975,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,085,975,104/86,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,585.99
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