Finding the Third Proportional to 86,938.31 and 185,358.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,938.31 and 185,358.94 is: 395,199.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,938.31 : 185,358.94 = 185,358.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,938.31/185,358.94 = 185,358.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,938.31x = 185,358.94 × 185,358.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,938.31x = 34,357,935,711.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,357,935,711.13/86,938.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,199.02
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