Finding the Third Proportional to 86,971 and 188,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,971 and 188,813 is: 409,910.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,971 : 188,813 = 188,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,971/188,813 = 188,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,971x = 188,813 × 188,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,971x = 35,650,348,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,650,348,969/86,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,910.76
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