Finding the Third Proportional to 86,936 and 190,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,936 and 190,497 is: 417,423.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,936 : 190,497 = 190,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,936/190,497 = 190,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,936x = 190,497 × 190,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,936x = 36,289,107,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,289,107,009/86,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,423.24
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