Finding the Third Proportional to 86,930 and 190,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,930 and 190,467 is: 417,320.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,930 : 190,467 = 190,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,930/190,467 = 190,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,930x = 190,467 × 190,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,930x = 36,277,678,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,277,678,089/86,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,320.58
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