Finding the Third Proportional to 85,040 and 132,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,040 and 132,728 is: 207,158.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,040 : 132,728 = 132,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,040/132,728 = 132,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,040x = 132,728 × 132,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,040x = 17,616,721,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,616,721,984/85,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,158.07
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