Finding the Third Proportional to 86,946 and 190,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,946 and 190,560 is: 417,651.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,946 : 190,560 = 190,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,946/190,560 = 190,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,946x = 190,560 × 190,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,946x = 36,313,113,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,313,113,600/86,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,651.34
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