Finding the Third Proportional to 86,942 and 183,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,942 and 183,225 is: 386,135.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,942 : 183,225 = 183,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,942/183,225 = 183,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,942x = 183,225 × 183,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,942x = 33,571,400,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,571,400,625/86,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,135.59
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