Finding the Third Proportional to 86,994 and 185,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,994 and 185,375 is: 395,014.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,994 : 185,375 = 185,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,994/185,375 = 185,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,994x = 185,375 × 185,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,994x = 34,363,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,363,890,625/86,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,014.49
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