Finding the Third Proportional to 85,111 and 134,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,111 and 134,707 is: 213,203.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,111 : 134,707 = 134,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,111/134,707 = 134,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,111x = 134,707 × 134,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,111x = 18,145,975,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,145,975,849/85,111 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,203.65
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