Finding the Third Proportional to 86,946 and 138,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,946 and 138,201 is: 219,671.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,946 : 138,201 = 138,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,946/138,201 = 138,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,946x = 138,201 × 138,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,946x = 19,099,516,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,099,516,401/86,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,671.02
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