Finding the Third Proportional to 86,989.50 and 190,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,989.50 and 190,791 is: 418,455.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,989.50 : 190,791 = 190,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,989.50/190,791 = 190,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,989.50x = 190,791 × 190,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,989.50x = 36,401,205,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,401,205,681/86,989.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,455.17
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