Finding the Third Proportional to 86,943 and 183,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,943 and 183,228 is: 386,143.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,943 : 183,228 = 183,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,943/183,228 = 183,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,943x = 183,228 × 183,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,943x = 33,572,499,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,572,499,984/86,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,143.80
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